Cistus ×skanbergii f. albiflorus
Common name(s): rockrose
Description: evergreen shrub; an uncommon white-flowered form of the naturally occurring hybrid found in the E. Mediterranean. Narrow, green foliage that appears gray-green in summer and upright, rounded growth with small, white flowers (3.5 cm.) from spring into summer. Very floriferous but requires better drainage than most cistus. Parentage: C. parviflorus × C. monspeliensis.
Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.
Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental
Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below
Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought
Distribution: E. Mediterranean
Care: tip-pruning after flowering (especially in the first couple of years) will result in a more attractive, compact plant. Cistus generally won't tolerate or regenerate from hard pruning of older, woody growth.