Cistus x gardianus

Also Known As

Rock Rose
Rockrose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

10a-11

Cistus x gardianus plant details

Cistus x gardianus is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink 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 gardianus

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x gardianus

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
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

Another lovely Mediterranean rockrose, this one with small crinkled evergreen leaves and large, chiffon-pink, ruffled petals. Grows to about 3 ft x 3 ft in full sun with little or no summer water once established. Makes a good low hedge or just a cheerful spring blooming specimen in the dry garden. Tip pruning after blooming encourages a denser habit. Frost hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Cistus x gardianus plant

How to Grow Cistus x gardianus

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