Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southern Europe
Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Habitat
gardens
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
Rose
Rock rose
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Rosa
esteva
In Polish
Róża
skała róży
Family
Rosaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Rose and Rock rose
Season and care of Rose and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Rose and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Rock rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose and Rock rose Physical Information
Rose and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rose and Rock rose are as follows:
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Rose and Rock rose
Care of Rose and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rock rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.