Cistus monspeliensis
Montpelier Cistus
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Montpelier Cistus (Cistus monspeliensis) - Description
Cistus monspeliensis is a species of rockrose known by the common name Montpelier cistus. It is native to southern Europe and northern Africa, in the Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub ecosystems of matorral—maquis shrublands.
Montpelier Cistus (Cistus monspeliensis) - Blooming
Blooms from spring into early summer with white to dark pink flowers. To encourage bushiness, pinch back young plants after flowering has occured.
Montpelier Cistus (Cistus monspeliensis) - Growth
Evergreen shrubs. Rockroses do best with full sun. Make sure to grow in a sheltered area. They can survive in temperatures as low as 15°F/-9°C. Rockroses thrive in climates that have hot, dry summers. They are generally tolerant of aridity, cold ocean breezes, salt sprays and desert heat. Rockroses are short-lived plants that can be grown in a shrub border, in containers, or even on sunny banks, at the base of a wall, or around paved areas.
Montpelier Cistus (Cistus monspeliensis) - Planting
As soon as ripe, or in spring, sow seeds in a cold frame in containers. Can also propagate by rooting softwood or greenwood cuttings in summer. Plant only after the danger of frost has passed.
Montpelier Cistus (Cistus monspeliensis) - Pest
Uncommon.
Montpelier Cistus (Cistus monspeliensis) - Interesting facts
Cistus can sometimes be found with truffles, as the fungus will help it grow in poor quality soil. The association does not seem to be strong enough to work on a commercial scale, though.
Montpelier Cistus (Cistus monspeliensis) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in poor to moderately fertile, well-draining soil. Will tolerate alkaline soils, but can become chlorotic. Requires little to no water.
