Cistus crispus
Furry-Leaf Rockrose
Description
The crispus exhibits vigorous, upright growth to 3' tall and 5' wide with pink flowers. It requires average to good drainage, and little or no summer watering when established. The plant should be grown in sun or part shade.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.