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Cistus x crispatus 'Warley Rose'

Also Known As

  • Cistus crispatus 'Warley Rose'
  • Warley Rose Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Cistus x crispatus 'Warley Rose' plant details

Cistus x crispatus 'Warley Rose' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky 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 crispatus 'Warley Rose'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: firescaping/fire wise

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x crispatus 'Warley Rose'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact, dwarf shrub growing to 2' tall and 4' wide with rippled, dark green leaves and purplish-pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Cistus x crispatus 'Warley Rose' plant

How to Grow Cistus x crispatus 'Warley Rose'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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