Cistus hybridus
Rockrose
Description
This broadleaf evergreen shrub reaches 3-5' tall and wide. It is a dense, bushy, mounding, spreading plant that can get even taller and wider than listed here. Aromatic leaves are small and dark green. White flowers with yellow centers appear in spring, covering the shrub. This plant does well in full sun with well-draining soil. Established plants are drought tolerant. Great shrub for privacy hedge or background shrub. Tolerates seaside conditions.
Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.