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    Cistus 'Victor Reiter'

    Also Known As

    • Victor Reiter Rockrose

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

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    Cistus 'Victor Reiter' plant details

    Cistus 'Victor Reiter' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and 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 average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus 'Victor Reiter'

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus 'Victor Reiter'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Stiffly erect plants growing to 4' with gray-green leaves and hot pink, pale-centered flowers 2-3" across.

    By: Native Sons

    Drought tolerant, super-tough & totally floriferous 'Victor Reiter' is one of the rockinest rock roses we know. A super versatile Mediterranean native, this dude can take sea spray, wind, fog, poor soil along with the heat. Spring through Summer the silvery-green felty foliage becomes completely covered in fanciful 2.5-3.5" wide, rose colored blooms with creamy centers & golden eyes. Growing to 3' x 3' 'Victor Reiter' looks fab combined with Lavender, Gilia capitata & Layia platyglossa. Hard pruning is not recommended, instead periodically trim back stems to keep neat. Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot. Perfect for hell strips, dry gardens & erosion control. Named for the revered San Francisco nurseryman who was known for his hybridized contributions to the Fuchsia world, including the fabulous 'Fanfare'.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Flowers bright pink with a paler center. Blooms in spring/early summer. Evergreen shrub. Drought tolerant.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Cistus 'Victor Reiter' plant

    How to Grow Cistus 'Victor Reiter'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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