Crimson-Spot Rockrose
Cistus Ladanifer
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
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Cistaceae
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