Cistus x pauranthus 'Natacha'

Also Known As

Natacha Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

8a-10b

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Cistus x pauranthus 'Natacha' plant details

Cistus x pauranthus 'Natacha' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and summer red, white and yellow 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 pauranthus 'Natacha'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red, white and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rare, rock garden, showy, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x pauranthus 'Natacha'

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

With a high-born lineage that includes Cistus parviflorus and Cistus salviifolius, it's no wonder this seldom offered, easy-to-maintain Cistus is shapely and small statured, unlike so many other Rockroses. 'Natacha' displays attractive textured gray-green foliage and delicate pink-tinged, yellow-centered white flowers. Stimulated by pruning, her rounded profile makes a superb companion for more diminutive plants like Ballota pseudodictamnus and Calamagrostis foliosa.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Gardening facts about Cistus x pauranthus 'Natacha' plant

How to Grow Cistus x pauranthus 'Natacha'

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