White-leaved rock rose (Cistus albidus)

White-leaved rock rose (Cistus albidus) is a shrub that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as white-leaved rock rose.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: white-leaved rock rose
Scientific name: Cistus albidus
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding

Seasonal colors

How to plant White-leaved rock rose (Cistus albidus) – Consultaplantas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing White-leaved rock rose (Cistus albidus) – Christian Ferrer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons