Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
South America
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Not available
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Magenta
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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 flowers, 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
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Rock rose
Water Poppy
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
जल पोस्ता
In German
Zistrose
Wasser Poppy
In French
ciste
eau Poppy
In Spanish
jara
amapola agua
In Greek
Rock Rose
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
esteva
água Poppy
In Polish
skała róży
Woda Poppy
In Latin
CISTHOS
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Alismatales
Family
Cistaceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rock rose and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Rock rose and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Rock rose and Water Poppy. Rock rose doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Rock rose does not have fragrant flowers. Rock rose has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rock rose and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rock rose and Water Poppy
Season and care of Rock rose and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Water Poppy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Rock rose and Water Poppy Physical Information
Rock rose and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Water Poppy are as follows:
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
Rock rose leaf color: Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Rock rose and Water Poppy
Care of Rock rose and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.