Cistus creticus f. albus 'Tania Compton'

Also Known As

Tania Compton Rockrose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cistus creticus f. albus 'Tania Compton' plant details

Cistus creticus f. albus 'Tania Compton' 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. 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 creticus f. albus 'Tania Compton'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, floriferous, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus creticus f. albus 'Tania Compton'

USDA Zones: 8a - 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

A compact evergreen rounded shrub with small gray-green crinkled leaves that backdrops scads of 1.5" white, bright crepe paper blooms with bright yellow stamens. Shows off in June and July. 3'x3'

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This well-mannered Cistus wins a place in our garden for its neat rounded habit that stays relatively small. Knitting a handsome upright foil, the easily shorn, maroon-tinted stems and small, wavy and textured gray-green leaves parade quantities of 1-_ in. blooms with prominent golden eyes and white parchmentlike petals tinged pale yellow at each base.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Gardening facts about Cistus creticus f. albus 'Tania Compton' plant

How to Grow Cistus creticus f. albus 'Tania Compton'

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
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen