Cistus x florentinus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

Cistus x florentinus plant details

Cistus x florentinus is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 florentinus

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: floriferous, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x florentinus

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

Nicely mounding, delicate-looking, white-flowering Cistus that will reach 3' in height and 5-6' in width over time. Deep green leaves provide nice contrast to the almost all-white flower petals. Full sun is best with excellent drainage, though it will adapt to almost any soil condition. Indeed a tough plant that is very drought tolerant once established and can handle salt air and high winds. USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Cistus x florentinus plant

How to Grow Cistus x florentinus

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
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy