Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
China
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
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
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Rock rose
Daphne plant
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Zistrose
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
ciste
plante Daphne
In Spanish
jara
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Rock Rose
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
esteva
Daphne planta
In Polish
skała róży
Daphne roślin
In Latin
CISTHOS
Daphne plant
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rock rose and Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Rock rose and Daphne? We provide you with everything About Rock rose and Daphne. Rock rose doesn't have thorns and Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Rock rose does not have fragrant flowers. Rock rose has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Daphne 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 Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rock rose and Daphne
Season and care of Rock rose and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Rock rose and Daphne Physical Information
Rock rose and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Daphne are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rock rose and Daphne
Care of Rock rose and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.