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Cistus ladanifer var. sulcatus 'Mallorca'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-10b

Cistus ladanifer var. sulcatus 'Mallorca' plant details

Cistus ladanifer var. sulcatus 'Mallorca' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer red and 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 ladanifer var. sulcatus 'Mallorca'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: hell strip, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus ladanifer var. sulcatus 'Mallorca'

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 wild selection from our good friend and island hopper Kevin Hughes, recently of Spinner’s Nursery, Hampsted. He spotted it as a witch’s broom. The leaves are small and delicate but the flowers retain the overwhelming size of the ‘normal plant’. To 2 ft tall and wide. Full sun, good drainage, and very little summer water to avoid root problems. Frost hardy in mid USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cistus ladanifer var. sulcatus 'Mallorca' plant

How to Grow Cistus ladanifer var. sulcatus 'Mallorca'

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