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Cistus ladanifer

Crimson Spot Rockrose

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Information by: Norman's Nursery        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

Crimson Spot Rockrose is a mid-sized shrub to 6' tall with an equal spread and a compact habit. Leaves are 4" long, dark green above, lighter beneath, sticky and fragrant. Flowers are white, to 3" wide, with a dark maroon basal spot on each petal, and appear late spring and early summer. It can adapt to periods of drought.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside

Special Uses

Screen, Fire Resistant

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.