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Cistus x pagei

Also Known As

  • Rockrose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Cistus x pagei plant details

Cistus x pagei is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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. 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 pagei

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, fragrant, long-blooming, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x pagei

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: 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

Gardening facts about Cistus x pagei plant

How to Grow Cistus x pagei

  • Sun Exposure

    • 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
    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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