Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Argentina, Chile
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
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Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
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Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Rock rose
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
boxberry
In German
Zistrose
boxberry
In Greek
Rock Rose
boxberry
In Portuguese
esteva
boxberry
In Polish
skała róży
boxberry
Family
Cistaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Rock rose and Boxberry
Season and care of Rock rose and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Boxberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Boxberry Physical Information
Rock rose and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Boxberry are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rock rose and Boxberry
Care of Rock rose and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.