Cistus albidus
Cistus albidus, named commonly white rockrose, is an evergreen bushy shrub growing to 1 m tall. The grey-green leaves are oblong to elliptical in shape and covered with a white hairiness. The 5-petaled flowers are of a pink color and are short-lived. The fruit is an ovoid hairy capsule.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Rock Rose, grey-leaved cistus |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Cistus albidus |
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | pink / purple |
| Height | 40 cm -> 1 m |
| Habitat | rocky and calcareous soils, Dry |
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| Bloom Time | April, June |
| Plant Type | Herbs , Ornamental, Outdoor |
| Fruit Type | Capsule |
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| Used Parts | Tell us |
| Plant Uses | Ornamental |
| Active substances | Tell us |
| USDA Zone | 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun, Part shade |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Mixture, silty |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows |
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| Pests/ Diseases | Tell us |
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