Cistus (from the Greek kistos) is a genus of flowering plants in the rockrose family Cistaceae, containing about 20 species (Ellul et al. 2002). They are perennial shrubs found on dry or rocky soils throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco, Spain, Italy, Greece, through to the Middle East, and also on the Canary Islands.

Dec 10, 2023 · Rockrose (Cistus) is a genus of flowering, fast-growing evergreen shrubs characterized by dense green foliage, delicate, papery flowers, and aromatic leaves. These shrubs are hardy, drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and withstand extreme heat.

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My Cistus varieties, also known as rockroses, are among the few bushy evergreen shrubs I have planted in all areas of my garden. Nothing says “summer” to me more than their simple, sunny, bright-colored blooms.

Cistus is a beautiful flower shrub with simply beautiful evergreen leafage. A summary of Cistus facts. Soil: rather poor – Foliage: evergreen – Flowering: mid to end spring. The pink or white flowers it bears look crumpled and are very ornamental.

Jul 7, 2022 · Cistus are considered to be one of the best coastal plants. This low and spreading variety, usually reaching twice as wide as high, has narrow, dark green, rather sticky foliage and 2in (5cm) white flowers, boldly marked in crimson at the base.

A tidy, compact, sun and heat-loving shrub with showy rose-purple blooms with maroon spots. Tolerates drought, poor soil, even some neglect! Terrific as a rock garden accent, for mass plantings, or for use as an informal divider. Evergreen. LIGHT: Full sun. WATER: Once established water during dry spells.

How to grow cistus. With their dainty tissue-paper-like flowers, cistus are among the most drought tolerant of shrubs. This, and their ability to thrive in poor, stony soil, makes them ideal for Mediterranean-style, coastal and gravel gardens. They're easy to grow, need little maintenance and flower abundantly all summer.

This colourful summer display, on robust and extremely drought-tolerant shrubs, makes cistus a stalwart of Mediterranean, gravel and coastal gardens, and the perfect choice for many tricky planting spots.

Cistus are evergreen shrubs with profuse, 5-petalled, bowl-shaped, papery flowers in shades of white, pink or purple, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer. The foliage may be coated with a perfumed resin (Cistus ladanifer) or covered with gray wool.