Cistus x florentinus (Florentine Rockrose)
Cistus x florentinus (Florentine Rockrose) is a compact, evergreen shrub forming a foliage mound of small, narrow, gray-green leaves. In spring and summer, this bushy shrub is covered with a profusion of saucer-shaped, white flowers adorned with golden-yellow stamens.
Cistus x florentinus (Florentine Rockrose) is a compact, evergreen shrub forming a foliage mound of small, narrow, gray-green leaves. In spring and summer, this bushy shrub is covered with a profusion of saucer-shaped, white flowers adorned with golden-yellow stamens.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. high (60-90 cm) and 3-5 ft. wide (90-150 cm).
- Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Excellent evergreen shrub for gardens that get no watering. Drought tolerant once established. Heat, salt and wind tolerant too.
- Great for banks and slopes, city gardens, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or as a groundcover.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 7 – 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cistus – Rock Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid) |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
| Spacing | 48″ – 72″ (120cm – 180cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |