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    Cistus x obtusifolius

    Also Known As

    • Cistus obtusifolius
    • Rock Rose

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Cistus x obtusifolius plant details

    Cistus x obtusifolius is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 obtusifolius

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x obtusifolius

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This dwarf (to 3'x 3') silky-leaved shrub also offers 2" white golden-centered summer flowers... so nice in border, rock garden or container; brought from Portugal in 1827. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Rounded evergreen shrub with small white flowers with yellow eye. Great for rock gardens or xeriscaping as they are very drought tolerant once established. Growth Rate fast

    By: Garden World

    An easy going rock rose that is also striking, blooming abundantly from late spring well into summer, covering the deep green, evergreen foliage with masses of white flowers followed by attractive, reddish seedheads that persist into the fall. To 3' tall x 3' wide; easily kept smaller trimming after the blossoms fade. As with all cistus, best in full sun where the soil is lean and drains well. Needs little summer water once established. Frost hardy to 5 °F, mid USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cistus x obtusifolius plant

    How to Grow Cistus x obtusifolius

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly 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

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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