Cistus ladanifer 'Blanche'

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Blanche White Rockrose

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: Native Sons Nursery

Description

The evergreen leaves of this species are 4" in length, narrow, aromatic, dark green and sticky. Its white flowers are 3" in diameter with yellow centers, blooming in spring. It is rather tough and is resistant of minor neglect. Plant in full sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Deer stay away from this shrub. It is tolerant of coastal conditions. It can reach 8' tall and 5' wide.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.