Cistus, Hairy Rock Rose, Hairy Rockrose

Cistusincanus

Genus
Cistus (SIS-tus)
Species
incanus (in-KAN-nus)
Synonym
Cistus x incanus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | February 2012 | neutral

Read a little more about this plant in the article by Jean Jacques here:
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Baa
| November 2001 | neutral

A rounded shrub from Southern Europe.

Has ovate, very hairy leaves with wavy margins. Bears large (2 inch), slightly crum...Read More

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