Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Rock rose
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
रॉक गुलाब
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Zistrose
In French
Lotus Sacré
ciste
In Spanish
loto sagrado
jara
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Rock Rose
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
esteva
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
skała róży
In Latin
sacra Lotus
CISTHOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cistaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Rock rose
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Rock rose is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Rock rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Rock rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Sacred Lotus and Rock rose Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Rock rose physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Rock rose are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Rock rose flower color: Magenta
- Rock rose leaf color: Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Rock rose
Care of Sacred Lotus and Rock rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Rock rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sacred Lotus 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.