Rock rose

Cistus species

Trees and Shrubs

Seed sown onto soil surface in spring at 65-70F/18-21C; may be sown in fall when ripe. Well-drained soil and sun. Named varieties will not grow true from seed, and are grown from semi-hard cuttings rooted during summer. Zone 7-10

See Also

Desert rose, kudu (Adenium obesum)
Dog rose (Bauera rubioides)
Japanese rose (Kerria japonica)
May rose, French rose, dog rose, Japanese rose, damask rose, apothecary rose (Rosa acicularis, Rosa arkansana, Rosa rubrifolia, Rosa majalis, Rosa gallica, Rosa canina, Rosa rugosa, Rosa damascena, Rosa gallica officinalis)
Musk mallow, musk rose (Malva moschata)
Oleander, rose bay (Nerium oleander)
Rose balsam (Impatiens balsamina)
Rose daphne (Daphne cneorum)
Rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
Rose mallow, satin flower (Lavatera trimestris)
Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus)
Rose of Smyrna (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
Rose (Rosa species, Rosa cultivars)