White Rockrose

Cistus X Hybridus

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Overview

The White Rockrose (Cistus x hybridus) is an evergreen shrub with a robust, mounding form, reaching 3 to 5 feet in height and width. Its crinkly white blooms adorned with yellow stamens emerge in late spring, contrasting against leathery, dark green leaves. Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun. Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens or as a low-maintenance ground cover. Hardy to zone 8.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 7–10Climate Mediterranean

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — The White Rockrose (Cistus x hybridus) is an evergreen shrub with a robust

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cistaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — ground cover / shrub with white blooms

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — ground cover / shrub for full

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — reaching 3 to 5 feet in height and width; it flourishes in full sun exposure

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — Its crinkly white blooms adorned with yellow stamens emerge in late spring; including rocky or poor soils

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — contrasting against leathery; ground cover / shrub for full

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — Drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in well-drained soils and full sun; scientifically known as Cistus x hybridus

White Rockrose (Cistus X Hybridus) — Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens or as a low-maintenance ground cover; which possess a yellow center and can span up

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