<i>Cistus</i> x <i>hybridus</i> | White Rockrose
DESCRIPTION
Cistus x hybridus, also known as the white rock rose, is a low-maintenance shrub that offers year-round interest with its evergreen foliage and abundant blooms. The leaves are small, dark green, and slightly wavy, creating a dense, bushy appearance. In late spring to early summer, the plant is covered with pure white flowers, each with a bright yellow center, resembling delicate, crepe paper. These blooms have a subtle, sweet fragrance and attract pollinators like bees. Cistus x hybridus is well-suited for sunny borders, Mediterranean-style gardens, or as a ground cover, providing a lovely display of blooms and foliage throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION
Cistus x hybridus, also known as the white rock rose, is a low-maintenance shrub that offers year-round interest with its evergreen foliage and abundant blooms. The leaves are small, dark green, and slightly wavy, creating a dense, bushy appearance. In late spring to early summer, the plant is covered with pure white flowers, each with a bright yellow center, resembling delicate, crepe paper. These blooms have a subtle, sweet fragrance and attract pollinators like bees. Cistus x hybridus is well-suited for sunny borders, Mediterranean-style gardens, or as a ground cover, providing a lovely display of blooms and foliage throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION
Cistus x hybridus, also known as the white rock rose, is a low-maintenance shrub that offers year-round interest with its evergreen foliage and abundant blooms. The leaves are small, dark green, and slightly wavy, creating a dense, bushy appearance. In late spring to early summer, the plant is covered with pure white flowers, each with a bright yellow center, resembling delicate, crepe paper. These blooms have a subtle, sweet fragrance and attract pollinators like bees. Cistus x hybridus is well-suited for sunny borders, Mediterranean-style gardens, or as a ground cover, providing a lovely display of blooms and foliage throughout the year.
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Family: Cistaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: White with yellow centers
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinatorsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
