Plant types

Plant styles

Planting conditions

Seasonal interest

Nurseries & Gardens

Photo by plant lust

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

Show all photos

Cistus x canescens 'Albus'

Also Known As

Cistus canescens 'Albus'
Albus Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

7b-10b

Cistus x canescens 'Albus' plant details

Cistus x canescens 'Albus' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus x canescens 'Albus'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x canescens 'Albus'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense growing, evergreen shrub, to 3-4' tall x 2' wide, with 2" long, silver-green leaves and a rounded form. The spring flowers are white, as the name suggests, and very large, to 3" across, with crinkled edges and bright yellow-orange centers. Drought tolerant once established and lovers of bright light and mineral soil that drains well. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Cistus x canescens 'Albus'

Photo of Cistus x canescens 'Albus' flower by plant lust

View Full Size

By: plant lust

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

View Original Photo

Gardening facts about Cistus x canescens 'Albus' plant

How to Grow Cistus x canescens 'Albus'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen