Cistus x hybridus | White Rockrose

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DESCRIPTION
Cistus x hybridus, also known as the white rock rose, is a low-maintenance shrub that offers year-round interest with its evergreen foliage and abundant blooms. The leaves are small, dark green, and slightly wavy, creating a dense, bushy appearance. In late spring to early summer, the plant is covered with pure white flowers, each with a bright yellow center, resembling delicate, crepe paper. These blooms have a subtle, sweet fragrance and attract pollinators like bees. Cistus x hybridus is well-suited for sunny borders, Mediterranean-style gardens, or as a ground cover, providing a lovely display of blooms and foliage throughout the year.

DESCRIPTION
Cistus x hybridus, also known as the white rock rose, is a low-maintenance shrub that offers year-round interest with its evergreen foliage and abundant blooms. The leaves are small, dark green, and slightly wavy, creating a dense, bushy appearance. In late spring to early summer, the plant is covered with pure white flowers, each with a bright yellow center, resembling delicate, crepe paper. These blooms have a subtle, sweet fragrance and attract pollinators like bees. Cistus x hybridus is well-suited for sunny borders, Mediterranean-style gardens, or as a ground cover, providing a lovely display of blooms and foliage throughout the year.

 

  • Family: Cistaceae
    Height: 2 to 3 feet
    Width: 3 to 4 feet
    Foliage color: Dark green
    Flower color: White with yellow centers
    Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
    Light requirements: Full sun
    Water requirements: Low
    Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed
    Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinators

    This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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