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CISTUS obtusifolius
Rock Rose

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:: Cistaceae :: CISTUS :: obtusifolius
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Main asset

Plant very drought resistant, typical "crumpled" spectacular bloom. Small development.

Remarks

Beyond the cold, Rock Roses fear winter moisture. Light pruning after flowering will keep them compact ; never cut on old wood.

Bushy evergreen shrub with rounded habit, dark gray-green lance-shaped rough leaves. Small pure white flowers with yellow stamens in May-June, continuing in summer in favorable conditions. 

Hybrid of CISTUS inflatus X CISTUS salviifolius.

  • Uses: Rockeries, banks, sunny shrub beds

Global caracteristics:

  • Type of foliage: evergreen
  • Habit: round
  • Height: 50 cm x 60 cm (1.6 ft x 2 ft)
  • Growth: medium to fast
  • Flowering period: May-July

Shape and colours:

  • Foliage shape: lance-shaped
  • Foliage colour: dark green
  • Flowers shape: Single
  • Flowers colour: white

Plantation:

  • Soil type: Drained imperative
  • Exposure: sun
  • Hardiness: - 10 °C (14 °F - USDA zone 8a)