Cistus crispus

Spotted Rock Rose

Family: Cistaceae Rock Rose


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple, red
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, seashore
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Rounded, upright or erect