Life Span
Annual and Biennials
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
9-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
-9999
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
  
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Perfumes
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
  
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Rock rose
  
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
  
रॉक गुलाब
  
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Zistrose
  
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
  
ciste
  
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
jara
  
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Rock Rose
  
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
  
esteva
  
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
skała róży
  
In Latin
Hedysarum
  
CISTHOS
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Malvales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Cistaceae
  
Genus
Capparis
  
Cistus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Rock rose
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Rock rose season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Rock rose Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Rock rose are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Rock rose
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.