Cistus Species, Grey-Leaved Cistus, Sun Rose, White-Leaved Rock Rose

Cistusalbidus

Genus
Cistus (SIS-tus)
Species
albidus (AL-bi-dus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Spring Valley, California

Bedford, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Killeen, Texas

Marble Falls, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Fort Worth, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2008 | positive

This is a great plant, it grows in full sun for many months, no need for deadheading. Mine is growing in heavy clay soil that has been a...Read More

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Bedford, TX | June 2008 | neutral

I bought a plant late last year. It wintered just fine, and this year has grown considerably producing many flower buds ...but no flowers...Read More

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(Zone 9a) | September 2003 | positive

A small shrub with whitish-hoary leaves from SW Europe and N Africa. Like all Cistus, the pinkish flowers only last a day but keep on com...Read More

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