White-Leaved Rock Rose
Cistus albidus
Also known as
Grey-Leaf Cistus, Rock rose, White-leaved rock rose
Cistus albidus (flower) 1 by Lumbar (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
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Full Sun
Light watering
Half-hardy
H5-H3
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 1m |
50cm | Min | 50cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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White-Leaved Rock Rose Overview
Cistus albidus is a compact, bushy evergreen shrub that produces bright pink flowers. It originates from Southwestern Europe and the western region of North Africa. This species typically grows to around 1m high, producing pale green-grey, white-felted foliage. Flowers have 5 papery, spreading petals coloured a soft rose-lilac colour, with bright golden-yellow stamens in the centre. This plant and Cistus crispus were used to create the hybrid Cistus × incanus.
How to propagate White-Leaved Rock Rose
Seed
Cuttings
Softwood cuttings. Take 10-15cm long cuttings and remove bottom half og the leaves. Place in well-draining soil mixture.
Special features of White-Leaved Rock Rose
Attractive flowers
Attracts useful insects
Nectar and pollen-rich flowers, which attract bees and other beneficial insect pollinators.
Other uses of White-Leaved Rock Rose
Rocky areas, borders.