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 NameRock Rose, grey-leaved cistus Botanical nameCistus albidus FamilyCistaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageEvergreenBasic Colourpink / purpleHeight40 cm -> 1 mHabitatrocky and calcareous soils,Dry AltitudeTell usBloom TimeApril, JunePlant TypeHerbs , Ornamental, OutdoorFruit TypeCapsuledifferent tolerancesTell us Used PartsTell us Plant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesTell us USDA Zone7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7)Sun ExposureSun, Part shadeSoil pHAlkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Mixture, siltyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Cistus albidus Cistus albidus