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Crimson-Spot Rockrose

Cistus Ladanifer

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Overview

The Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus ladanifer) showcases white-to-pale pink flowers with a prominent crimson mark at the base of each petal. An evergreen shrub, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and spans up to 5 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 8-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, offering drought tolerance. This fragrant Rockrose delivers visual appeal and low maintenance, ideal for Mediterranean or dry garden settings.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–10Type Shrub
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — ideal for Mediterranean or dry garden settings; native to the Mediterranean region
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — making it a low-maintenance choice for water-wise landscapes; dark green leaves are sticky to the touchCrimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — shrub for fullCrimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — showcasing white petals with a prominent crimson spot at the baseCrimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — shrub with white blooms; showcasing white petals with a prominent crimson spot at the baseCrimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — This fragrant Rockrose delivers visual appeal and low maintenanceCrimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — shrub for full; overall, Cistus ladanifer is an attractive, durable choice for adding Mediterranean charm to the+53

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Cistaceae

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Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — ideal for Mediterranean or dry garden settings; native to the Mediterranean region
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — making it a low-maintenance choice for water-wise landscapes; dark green leaves are sticky to the touch
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — shrub for full
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — showcasing white petals with a prominent crimson spot at the base
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — shrub with white blooms; showcasing white petals with a prominent crimson spot at the base
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — This fragrant Rockrose delivers visual appeal and low maintenance
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — shrub for full; overall, Cistus ladanifer is an attractive, durable choice for adding Mediterranean charm to the
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — growing roughly 4 inches long; shrub for full
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — making it a low-maintenance choice for water-wise landscapes
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — making it a suitable choice for mid-border planting or as a specimen
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — appearing as if individually painted; while the shrub is evergreen
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — growing roughly 4 inches long
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — While the shrub is evergreen; occasional pruning can help maintain its shape and promote denser growth
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — dark green leaves are sticky to the touch; making it a low-maintenance choice for water-wise landscapes
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — An evergreen shrub, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and spans up to 5 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 8-11; ideal
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — shrub with white blooms
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — enhancing its presence in a garden design
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — occasional pruning can help maintain its shape and promote denser growth; it prefers full sun and well-drained soil
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — An evergreen shrub, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and spans up to 5 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 8-11
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — This fragrant Rockrose delivers visual appeal and low maintenance; white flowers in the garden
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — Overall, Cistus ladanifer is an attractive, durable choice for adding Mediterranean charm to the landscape
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — making it a suitable choice for mid-border planting or as a specimen; this plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — showcasing white petals with a prominent crimson spot at the base; making it a suitable choice for mid-border
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — this plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 through 10; shrub with white blooms
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