Crimson Spot Rockrose

Crimson Spot Rockrose

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Crimson Spot Rockrose

Cistus ladanifer

A resilient, fast-growing shrub with dramatic white flowers boldly marked with crimson, ideal for hot, dry, and poor soils.

$16.90
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Description

Crimson Spot Rockrose is a bold and beautiful evergreen shrub that commands attention with its pristine, snow-white flowers dramatically splashed with crimson. The large, crepe-paper blooms, each with a vivid burgundy-red blotch at the base of every petal, stand out brilliantly against its dark green, resinous foliage. Fast-growing and incredibly resilient, it forms a dense, upright thicket that is perfectly adapted to thrive in hot, dry, and nutrient-poor soils, bringing a touch of untamed, Mediterranean beauty to the landscape.

  • Striking Crimson-Spotted Blooms: Bears large, pure white flowers, each petal marked with a bold, blood-red spot at its base, creating a high-contrast, graphic effect.

  • Aromatic, Sticky Foliage: Features narrow, dark green leaves that are rich in fragrant, sticky resin (labdanum), especially noticeable on warm days.

  • Rapid, Dense Growth: Grows quickly into a substantial, evergreen shrub, typically reaching 4-6 feet tall and wide, excellent for quick screening.

  • Thrives in Adverse Conditions: Exceptionally hardy, thriving in full sun, drought, poor rocky or sandy soils, and coastal winds. Highly deer resistant.

  • Ideal for Naturalistic Gardens: Perfect for creating a wild, Mediterranean-style hedge, stabilizing dry slopes, or as a standout specimen in a gravel garden.

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  • Mature height: 4-6 ft.
  • Mature spread: 4-6 ft.
  • Light: Full sun

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  • Features:Foliage: Lance-shaped, dark green, slightly sticky leaves that are densely arranged on the branches.Flowers: Large, showy, papery, 3-inch wide flowers with five white petals, each with a distinctive crimson-red blotch at the base surrounding a central cluster of bright yellow stamens. Blooms profusely in late spring to early summer.Habit: A dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with a vigorous, bushy growth habit.
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Key Advantages:Extremely drought and heat tolerant once established.Thrives in poor, rocky, and sandy soils.Deer resistant.Showy, ornamental flowers.Very low maintenance
  • Landscape Uses:Water-wise and Mediterranean gardens.Rock gardens and slopes.Coastal gardens.Informal hedge or mass planting

Faqs

Q: Is the resin on the leaves harmful or messy?
A: The resin is natural and not harmful. It can feel sticky to the touch on very hot days and has a pleasant, balsamic fragrance. It's part of the plant's natural drought adaptation and deters pests.

Q: How does it differ from Cistus x purpureus?
A: Both have dark-spotted flowers, but 'Crimson Spot' has white flowers with red spots, while C. x purpureus has pink flowers with maroon spots. 'Crimson Spot' also tends to have a more upright, less rounded habit and more aromatic foliage.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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