Perennials
Cistus 'Blanche' (Rockrose)
Cistus x hybridus 'Blanche'
Also known as Blanche Rockrose
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About This Plant
Cistus 'Blanche' (Rockrose), 'Blanche', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
Rockroses (Cistus) are Mediterranean evergreens with crinkled tissue-paper flowers in pink, white, or yellow that bloom for weeks in summer. Outstanding drought-tolerant shrubs for sunny, well-drained sites.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained, lean, slightly alkaline soil. Hardy USDA Zone 8 to 10. Drought-tolerant once established; resents wet feet and rich soils. Generally trouble-free in PNW gardens with sharp drainage.
For a Pacific Northwest native plant of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray), or Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Cistus x hybridus 'Blanche'
- Common name
- Blanche Rockrose
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 2-3 ft tall × 3-5 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support