Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Rock rose
Lavender
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Lavender
In German
Zistrose
Lavendel
In Greek
Rock Rose
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
esteva
Lavanda
In Polish
skała róży
Lawenda
In Latin
CISTHOS
Lavendula
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Rock rose and Lavender
Season and care of Rock rose and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Lavender season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rock rose and Lavender Physical Information
Rock rose and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Lavender are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Rock rose and Lavender
Care of Rock rose and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.