Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Rock rose
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
American Holly
In German
Zistrose
American Holly
In French
ciste
American Holly
In Spanish
jara
American Holly
In Greek
Rock Rose
American Holly
In Portuguese
esteva
American Holly
In Polish
skała róży
American Holly
In Latin
CISTHOS
American Holly
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Celastrales
Family
Cistaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rock rose and American Holly
Season and care of Rock rose and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and American Holly season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and American Holly Physical Information
Rock rose and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and American Holly are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rock rose and American Holly
Care of Rock rose and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.