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