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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

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) — white flowers in the garden
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — appearing as if individually painted
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — While the shrub is evergreen
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — Overall, Cistus ladanifer is an attractive, durable choice for adding Mediterranean charm to the, image 37
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — Native to the Mediterranean region
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, offering drought tolerance; appearing as if individually painted
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, offering drought tolerance
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — showing exceptional drought tolerance once established; an evergreen shrub, it reaches 3-5 feet in height and spans
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — ideal for Mediterranean or dry garden settings
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — occasional pruning can help maintain its shape and promote denser growth
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — white flowers in the garden; this fragrant Rockrose delivers visual appeal and low maintenance
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — Native to the Mediterranean region; showing exceptional drought tolerance once established
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — showing exceptional drought tolerance once established
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — this plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 through 10
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — dark green leaves are sticky to the touch
Crimson-Spot Rockrose (Cistus Ladanifer) — enhancing its presence in a garden design; growing roughly 4 inches long
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