Rock rose.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Evergreen shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

5 to 8 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 8 a 10

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant this shrub in a spot with excellent drainage to keep the roots happy. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet. It thrives with minimal fuss once it settles into its permanent home.

Riego

Water deeply during the first year, but allow the soil to dry out significantly between waterings once established.

Abonado

A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is plenty for this hardy plant.

Poda

Lightly trim back the stems after flowering to keep the plant from getting too woody or leggy.

Trasplante

Only repot if the plant has clearly outgrown its container, as it prefers to keep its roots undisturbed.

Suelo

Sandy or rocky, well-draining soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly acidic

Temperatura

-10 a 40°C

Humedad

20 a 50%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally non-toxic, but the sticky resin can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Niños

The sticky resin may be messy and irritating if handled by small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sticky resin on the leaves can cause contact dermatitis in some people.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and may cause digestive upset if ingested.

Cómo identificarla

• Sticky, resinous dark green leaves
• Large white flowers with maroon spots
• Shrubby, evergreen growth habit
• Distinctive aromatic scent when touched

Altura

1,5 a 2,5m

Anchura

1 a 2m

Hojas

dark green, sticky, evergreen

Flores

white, maroon, 7 a 10cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Ensure the plant is kept in a very well-draining spot to avoid winter root rot. Protect from severe, prolonged freezing winds.

En maceta

It grows well in large pots with excellent drainage, provided it receives plenty of sun.

Group this plant with other Mediterranean species that prefer lean, dry soil and full sun.

Buenas compañeras

• Lavanda inglesa — They share similar requirements for sun and well-draining soil.
• Rosemary — This companion thrives in the same dry, sunny conditions.
• Thyme — It makes a great low-growing partner for the base of the shrub.

Especies parecidas

• Cistus salviifolius — A smaller relative with similar white flowers.

Ciencia

Familia

Cistaceae

Género

Cistus

Orden

Malvales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Western Mediterranean region.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It is a fire-adapted species that often colonizes disturbed or rocky Mediterranean landscapes.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental shrub, xeriscaping, fragrance industry

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need pruning?

Light pruning after flowering helps keep the shrub compact.

Can it grow in pots?

It prefers the ground but can grow in large, well-draining containers.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Cistus comes from the Greek word kistos, while ladanifer refers to its ability to bear labdanum resin.

Bueno saberlo

• The resin is highly flammable.
• It thrives in poor, rocky soils.
• The flowers typically last for only one day.
• It is a classic component of Mediterranean maquis shrubland.

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