Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Korea
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
Boggy areas, Swamps
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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 back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer, Mites, Nematodes, Psyllids
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Buxus microphylla
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Korean boxwood
Rock rose
In Hindi
Korean Boxwood
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Koreanisch Boxwood
Zistrose
In French
Boxwood coréenne
ciste
In Spanish
Buxus microphylla
jara
In Greek
Κορέας Πυξάρι
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Boxwood coreana
esteva
In Polish
Koreański Bukszpan
skała róży
In Latin
Korean Boxwood
CISTHOS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Buxaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Korean Boxwood and Rock rose
Season and care of Korean Boxwood and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Korean Boxwood and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rock rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Korean Boxwood and Rock rose Physical Information
Korean Boxwood and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Korean Boxwood and Rock rose are as follows:
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Korean Boxwood and Rock rose
Care of Korean Boxwood and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Korean Boxwood pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Korean Boxwood 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.