Rock rose grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Cistus also known as Rock rose plant, Rock rose perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought tolerance plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 8-11.
Leaves color green linear or oval shape and leaves are fragrant.
Flower color can be: white, yellow, purple or pink with 5 petals some of the cultivars have like crushed petals like crepe.
Sedimentary rock, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Summer
How to prune:
For Design
Size of the plant?
50-100 cm
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Winter / Spring
General information about the flower
White, purple, yellow or pink flowers with 5 petals some of the cultivars have like crushed petals
Cistus
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Drought tolerant plants, Hedging plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Winter flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower, Purple flower, White flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: