Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cistaceae

Genus:

Cistus

Species:

Cistus chinamadensis subsp. gomerae

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Cistus species typically resprout vigorously from the base after fire and often show increased flowering post-burn. Seeds may be stimulated by heat or smoke.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from light for germination. Smoke treatment may improve germination rates as with other Mediterranean fire-adapted species.

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