Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
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Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Rock rose
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
QUICKSTICK
In German
Zistrose
QUICKSTICK
In French
ciste
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
jara
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Rock Rose
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
esteva
QuickStick
In Polish
skała róży
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
CISTHOS
Quickstick
Family
Cistaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rock rose and Quickstick
Season and care of Rock rose and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rock rose and Quickstick Physical Information
Rock rose and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Quickstick are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Rock rose and Quickstick
Care of Rock rose and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.