Cistus ladanifer 'Blanche'
Blanche White Rockrose
Description
The evergreen leaves of this species are 4" in length, narrow, aromatic, dark green and sticky. Its white flowers are 3" in diameter with yellow centers, blooming in spring. It is rather tough and is resistant of minor neglect. Plant in full sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Deer stay away from this shrub. It is tolerant of coastal conditions. It can reach 8' tall and 5' wide.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting
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.