Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Not Available
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Not available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Anthropogenic, Sandy areas, shrublands, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
9 - 6
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Compact, rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Blight, Leaf spot, Leafminer, Mites, Psyllids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
BUXUS 'Green Gem'
Common Name
Rock rose
Green gem boxwood
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Green gem boxwood
In German
Zistrose
Grünes Juwel boxwood
In French
ciste
Vert joyau buis
In Spanish
jara
Boj gema verde
In Greek
Rock Rose
Πράσινο πυξάρι στολίδι
In Portuguese
esteva
Buxo gema verde
In Polish
skała róży
Zielona perełka bukszpan
In Latin
CISTHOS
Viridi gemma praetoriola
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rock rose and Green Gem Boxwood
Season and care of Rock rose and Green Gem Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Green Gem Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Green Gem Boxwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Green Gem Boxwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Green Gem Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Green Gem Boxwood Physical Information
Rock rose and Green Gem Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Green Gem Boxwood height is 100.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Green Gem Boxwood are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Green Gem Boxwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Green Gem Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rock rose and Green Gem Boxwood
Care of Rock rose and Green Gem Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Gem Boxwood pruning is done Prune every year, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Gem Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.