Rock rose growing 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.
Rock rose flower
Flower color can be: white, yellow, purple or pink with 5 petals some of the cultivars have like crushed petals like crepe.
Rock rose for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Rock rose growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
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
Scientific name:
Cistus