Cistus ladanifer ssp. sulcatus 'Red Eye'

Also Known As

Cistus palhinhaii 'Red Eye'
Red Eye Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cistus ladanifer ssp. sulcatus 'Red Eye' plant details

Cistus ladanifer ssp. sulcatus 'Red Eye' 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 seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus ladanifer ssp. sulcatus 'Red Eye'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus ladanifer ssp. sulcatus 'Red Eye'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

So named because of the _ in. blood red spot at the base of each good-sized, paper-thin white petal, this dense, striking Cistus comes to us from Ken Montgomery of Boonville, California. Its deep green, glossy linear leaves and young stems are fragrant and sticky to the touch. Bold, deer resistant and adorned with eight-chambered brown seed pods, 'Red Eye' deserves to be displayed as a specimen.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Gardening facts about Cistus ladanifer ssp. sulcatus 'Red Eye' plant

How to Grow Cistus ladanifer ssp. sulcatus 'Red Eye'

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
- 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