Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Skyflower
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DURANTA
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Rock rose
In Hindi
Duranta
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Duranta
Zistrose
In Greek
Duranta
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Duranta
esteva
In Polish
Duranta
skała róży
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Verbenaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Duranta and Rock rose
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Rock rose? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Rock rose. Duranta has thorns and Rock rose doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Rock rose has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Duranta and Rock rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Rock rose
Season and care of Duranta and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rock rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Duranta and Rock rose Physical Information
Duranta and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Rock rose are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Duranta and Rock rose
Care of Duranta and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta 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.