Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, 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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Rock rose
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Chokecherry
In German
Zistrose
Chokecherry
In French
ciste
Chokecherry
In Spanish
jara
Chokecherry
In Greek
Rock Rose
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
esteva
Chokecherry
In Polish
skała róży
Chokecherry
In Latin
CISTHOS
chokecherry
Family
Cistaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Rock rose and Chokecherry
Season and care of Rock rose and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Chokecherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rock rose and Chokecherry Physical Information
Rock rose and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Chokecherry are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Rock rose and Chokecherry
Care of Rock rose and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.