Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
No known varieties available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
2-6
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
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
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
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Rock rose
Bearberry
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Bearberry
In German
Zistrose
Bärentraube
In French
ciste
bearberry
In Greek
Rock Rose
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
esteva
bearberry
In Polish
skała róży
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
CISTHOS
bearberry
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cistus
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rock rose and Bearberry
Season and care of Rock rose and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Bearberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Rock rose and Bearberry Physical Information
Rock rose and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Bearberry are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rock rose and Bearberry
Care of Rock rose and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.