Cistus ladanifer
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Crimson-Spot Rockrose
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Medium |
| Mature Height & Spread | 5' x 5' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Hedge, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 6-9, 14-24 |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
Cistus ladanifer often called Crimson Spot Rockrose is an open branching upright shrub 5 ft. tall and wide with deep green waxy wavy leaves. It is covered in white crepe paper blooms in early spring. Crimson Spot makes quite a show. Most rockroses need good drainage and at least five or six hours of sun each day. They can be pruned after they bloom but in a naturalized setting little to no maintenance is required. A true mediterranean shrub that tolerates sun and drought grows fast and blooms heavily in early summer.Excellent in rock gardens.
