Cistus × ingwersenii
rock rose 'Ingwersenii'
'Ingwersenii' is a dwarf but wide-spreading, evergreen shrub to 45cm tall with linear, dark green and hairy leaves. Pure white flowers to 3.5cm across are borne over a long period from late spring to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cistus are evergreen shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and 5-petalled, bowl-shaped, white, pink or purplish flowers, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained sandy, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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