Laurel-leaved Rockrose
Will it grow where I live?
Laurel-leaved Rockrose is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 2 m
- Spread
- 2.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 15 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–10
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- very dry – moist
- pH
- 4.5 – 6
Growing
Cistus laurifolius prefers full sun and well-drained, rather poor soils. The plant is very drought-tolerant and requires little water. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. After flowering, a light pruning should be done to keep the plant compact.
Frequently asked questions
Laurel-leaved Rockrose: how big does it get?
Laurel-leaved Rockrose (Cistus laurifolius) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is medium.
Laurel-leaved Rockrose: what site does it need?
Laurel-leaved Rockrose tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – moist. The pH may lie between 4.5 and 6.
Laurel-leaved Rockrose: is it hardy?
Laurel-leaved Rockrose is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Laurel-leaved Rockrose: will it grow in Central Europe?
Laurel-leaved Rockrose is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Laurel-leaved Rockrose: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Laurel-leaved Rockrose. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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