Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
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
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Lupinus
Common Name
Rock rose
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Zistrose
lupine
In French
ciste
usine de lupin
In Spanish
jara
planta de lupino
In Greek
Rock Rose
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
esteva
tremoço planta
In Polish
skała róży
łubin roślin
In Latin
CISTHOS
Plinio herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Rock rose and Lupine
Season and care of Rock rose and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Lupine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Rock rose and Lupine Physical Information
Rock rose and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Lupine are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Rock rose and Lupine
Care of Rock rose and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.