Rock rose.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Evergreen shrub

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

5 to 8 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 8 à 10

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Sandy or rocky, well-draining soil

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly acidic

Température

-10 à 40°C

Humidité

20 à 50%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 10 to 20 years

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Élevée

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

There are no notable respiratory allergens associated with this plant.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

1,5 à 2,5m

Envergure

1 à 2m

Feuilles

dark green, sticky, evergreen

Fleurs

white, maroon, 7 à 10cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

• Lavande d'Angleterre — 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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Cistaceae

Genre

Cistus

Ordre

Malvales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Western Mediterranean region.

Préservation

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ornamental shrub, xeriscaping, fragrance industry

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse
• Plantes que les cerfs ne mangent pas