Cistus x platysepalus

Also Known As

Cistus platycephalus
Rockrose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 6'-7'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Cistus x platysepalus plant details

Cistus x platysepalus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In 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. 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 platysepalus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 7 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant foliage, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x platysepalus

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: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Known for its unusual arching shape and a reputation for freely producing its bright white yellow-centered flowers, this 6' mounding shrub can also re-sprout from the base... a useful habit; C. hirsutus x monspeliensis. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

This Rock Rose is a hybrid of Cistus monspeliensis x C. inflatus and is exceptionally floriferous with lots of white flowers set off by the button of yellow anthers. Well worth growing in a lean, dry site in full sun and can easily take hot reflected heat. An arching habit, this will be twice as wide as tall. Deer hate it.

By: Far Reaches Farm

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Gardening facts about Cistus x platysepalus plant

How to Grow Cistus x platysepalus

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