Cistus x cyprius 'Troubadour'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

Cistus x cyprius 'Troubadour' plant details

Cistus x cyprius 'Troubadour' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and white 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 seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus x cyprius 'Troubadour'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x cyprius 'Troubadour'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
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

This cistus was selected from a cross between C. ladanifer and C. laurifolius, and exhibits a blend of traits from both with classic, white cistus flowers in spring, a signature red blotch at the base of each petal, and leaves that are dark green on top and gray below, evergreen of course. Growth is fairly upright growth then widely sprawling, to 4 ft x 5 ft or more. Best in full sun and average to poor soil, with a bit of summer water now and again. Frost hardy to bottom of USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Cistus x cyprius 'Troubadour' plant

How to Grow Cistus x cyprius 'Troubadour'

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