Laurel-leaved rock rose (Cistus laurifolius) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant is commonly known as laurel-leaved rock rose.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: laurel-leaved rock rose
Scientific name: Cistus laurifolius
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Laurel-leaved rock rose (Cistus laurifolius) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Laurel-leaved rock rose (Cistus laurifolius) – Xemenendura, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
