Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Rock rose
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Ayers Pear
In German
Zistrose
Ayers Birne
In French
ciste
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
jara
Ayers pera
In Greek
Rock Rose
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
esteva
Ayers Pear
In Polish
skała róży
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
CISTHOS
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rock rose and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Rock rose and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Rock rose and Ayers Pear. Rock rose doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Rock rose does not have fragrant flowers. Rock rose has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Rock rose and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rock rose and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Rock rose and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Rock rose and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Rock rose and Ayers Pear
Care of Rock rose and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.