Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Rock rose
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
Pasque Flower
In German
Zistrose
Kuhschellen
In French
ciste
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
jara
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Rock Rose
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
esteva
Pasque Flower
In Polish
skała róży
Sasanka
In Latin
CISTHOS
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Ranunculales
Family
Cistaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rock rose and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Rock rose and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Pasque Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rock rose and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Rock rose and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Rock rose and Pasque Flower
Care of Rock rose and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pasque Flower pruning is done 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.