Cistus creticus subsp. creticus 'Tania Compton'

Common name(s): rockrose

Description: evergreen shrub; a white-flowered form of C. creticus collected near Meskla, Crete by Dr. James Compton in 1991. Narrow, dark green foliage with wavy margins and white flowers (5 cm.) from late spring into summer. Requires better drainage than most cistus to perform well in our climate.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 4 ft.

Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below

Drought: adapted to 5 months of summer drought