Cistus x incanus | Accepted |
Cistus x pulverulentus | Synonym |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 - 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Bright magenta-pink. |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
HamiltonSquare | On April 25, 2018 | Bloomed |
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