Cistus ×cyprius var. albiflorus

Common name(s): rockrose

Description: evergreen shrub; vigorous, upright growth and large white flowers (8 cm. ) from spring into summer. Foliage takes on attractive gray-green tones in winter. Very cold hardy. Parentage: C. ladanifer × C. laurifolius.

Height: to 6 ft. Spread: to 6 ft.

Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 5 months of summer drought

Distribution: Algeria, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, France