Cistus ladanifer
Crimson Spot Rockrose
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. -Native Sons Nursery
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
Moderate
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:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.