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.

Cistus varieties are perfect shrubs for any sunny flower bed, border or bank so long as sufficient shelter is given from harsh winds and driving rain. Neither of these weather systems are too kind to the Cistus genera, battering their foliage and spoiling their beautiful flowers.

Learn how to grow Cistus in your garden with the RHS expert guide on choosing, planting, feeding, pruning and propagating plants.

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The common name Rockrose (or Rock Rose) comes from the showy 5 petaled blooms that resemble those of wild roses. Other common names such as Gum Cistus, Resinous Rockrose and Ladanum are usually applied to Cistus ladanifer and allude to the sticky resin which is contained in the leaves and from which Ladanum has been collected since antiquity.

The genus Cistus was popular in gardens in the early nineteenth century: in Sweet’s Cistineae, published 1825–30, 112 species, varieties, and hybrids are figured. Interest dwindled and its revival is largely due to Sir Oscar Warburg and his son, the late Dr Edmund Warburg.

Cistus [SIS-tus] plants are easy-to-care-for shrubs belonging to the Cistaceae family and are commonly referred to as Rock Rose. These plants are often used for groundcover; however, some varieties grow in a mounding habit or even stand erect and are used as low hedges or specimen plants.

Cistus is a beautiful flower shrub, pink or white. Easy care, planting, pruning, and preparing cuttings, here are the tips on growing cistus.

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