Cistus × dansereaui 'Decumbens'

RHS Plant Profile
rock rose 'Decumbens'
rock rose 'Decumbens' RHS 1997

Synonyms

Cistus × lusitanicus 'Decumbens'

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Shrubs

'Decumbens' is a small, low-growing evergreen shrub of spreading habit. Leaves narrow, somewhat sticky. Flowers 6cm in width, white with a crimson blotch at the base of each petal

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in poor soils, but requires full sun and shelter

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
  • Banks and slopes

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus