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Spotted White Rock Rose

Cistus x aguilarii 'Maculatus'

Pronunciation: SIS-tus la-DAH-ni-fer mak-u-LA-tus
SKU #02455
7-10

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Description Sturdy shrub considered one of the showiest of the white-flowered rock roses. Large, single white flowers with maroon spots are displayed in profusion in spring. Excellent for firescaping, on dry banks, in rock gardens or an accent plant. Evergreen.
Light Full sun
Watering Once established water during dry spells.
Blooms Spring
Mature Size Moderate grower to 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Design Ideas Excellent shrub for dry gardens thriving on banks, slopes and open areas. Beautiful planted in small irregular groups in conjunction with rock surfacing and boulders. Stands nicely with arid western natives as well as the Mediterraneans of its homeland. Evergreen beauty for Spanish style homes with stucco exteriors as well as Craftsman bungalows.
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Gray-green
Companion Plants Lavender (Lavandula); Dwarf Olive (Olea); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum)
CARE
Care Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Drought tolerant, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Does not tolerate or need heavy pruning.
HISTORY
Lore The oil of rockrose was called "vegetable ambergris" because it was an ancient alternative to the rare whale ambergris treasured by the perfume and incense trade.

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