Cistus ladanifer (Gum cistus )

Cultivation

Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered site. May become chlorotic if grown in very chalky soil.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Rock, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Open branches

Native to

Southwestern Europe, Northern Africa

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves are aromatic

Toxicity

Not toxic