Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
  
North Africa
  
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
  
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Availble
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Magenta
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Black, Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Moist but well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Moisture
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
  
Healthy tree
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Moisture
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
  
Acne, Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
  
Myrtus nivellei
  
Common Name
Rock rose
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In German
Zistrose
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In French
ciste
  
myrte subsaharienne
  
In Spanish
jara
  
mirto subsahariana
  
In Greek
Rock Rose
  
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
In Portuguese
esteva
  
murta Saharan
  
In Polish
skała róży
  
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
In Latin
CISTHOS
  
myrto Saharan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malvales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Cistaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Cistus
  
Myrtus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rock rose and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Rock rose and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Rock rose and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Rock rose and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Rock rose and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.