Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cistaceae

Genus:

Cistus

Species:

Cistus × ledon

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Like other Cistus species, shows some resilience to fire but not specifically fire-adapted. Resprouts poorly compared to parent species after severe burns.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

As a hybrid, Cistus × ledon is typically propagated vegetatively by cuttings rather than seed. Seeds may show variable germination and hybrid characteristics.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI