White-Leaved Rockrose

Cistus Albidus

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Overview

The White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus albidus) is a drought-tolerant shrub, growing 2-3 feet tall and wide. It features gray-green foliage and is prized for its profusion of pink-purple flowers in spring. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this rockrose is ideal for Mediterranean landscapes. Low maintenance, it provides excellent ground cover with minimal watering once established, making it superb for water-wise gardens. USDA zones 8-11.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 8–10Climate Mediterranean

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — The White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus albidus) is a drought-tolerant shrub, growing 2-3 feet tall and wide

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cistaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — It features gray-green foliage and is prized for its profusion of pink-purple flowers in spring; adhering, image 48

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — it provides excellent ground cover with minimal watering once established; it features gray-green foliage, image 50

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — making it superb for water-wise gardens; this plant is renowned for its dense, image 51

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — scientifically known as Cistus albidus; it thrives in well-drained soils and has excellent drought, image 52

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — this plant is renowned for its dense; forming a striking showcase that lasts for several, image 55

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — is a captivating evergreen shrub that brings a touch of Mediterranean charm to the landscape; shrub for, image 53

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — Growing to an average height and spread of 3 to 5 feet; is a captivating evergreen shrub that brings a, image 54

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — white or greyish down on the upper surface of the leaves; pink flowers in the garden, image 56

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — adhering closely to stems that are also covered in the same downy texture; making it superb for water-wise, image 57

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — typically 1 to 2 inches in diameter, image 58

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — Each flower boasts a classic Rockrose form - five delicate petals with a burst of yellow stamens at the, image 59

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — It thrives in well-drained soils and has excellent drought tolerance; making it ideal for xeriscaping or a, image 62

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — making it ideal for xeriscaping or a low-maintenance garden; the White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus albidus) is, image 63

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — it is relatively immune to pests and diseases; growing to an average height and spread of 3 to 5 feet, image 64

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — the White-Leaved Rockrose requires a full-sun exposure to blossom to its full potential; white or greyish, image 61

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — forming a striking showcase that lasts for several weeks.<br><br>Well-suited for USDA zones 8 to 11, image 60

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — adding to its allure as a hardy; the White-Leaved Rockrose requires a full-sun exposure to blossom to its, image 65

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — stunning selection for both landscape designers and homeowners with a taste for resilient yet beautiful, image 66

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — shrub with pink blooms; each flower boasts a classic Rockrose form - five delicate petals with a burst of, image 68

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — The White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus albidus) is a drought-tolerant shrub, growing 2-3 feet tall and wide; it, image 70

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — pink flowers in the garden; scientifically known as Cistus albidus, image 67

White-Leaved Rockrose (Cistus Albidus) — shrub for full; stunning selection for both landscape designers and homeowners with a taste for resilient, image 69

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