10-4-2022 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - SAGE LEAVED ROCK ROSE (Cistus salviifolius)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/76365-Cistus-salviifolius

13-4-2021 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - SAGE LEAVED ROCK ROSE (Cistus salviifolius)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/76365-Cistus-salviifolius

 

6-4-2020 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - SAGE LEAVED ROCK ROSE (Cistus salviifolius)

17-4-2019 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - SAGE LEAVED ROCK ROSE (Cistus salviifolius)

Cistus salviifolius

sage-leaved rock rose

A fast-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub, producing stems to 60cm (2ft) high and 80cm (32in) across, with oval to lance-shaped, dark green leaves. The leaves and young stems are aromatic to the touch. White saucer-shaped flowers with a central boss of bright yellow stamens, are produced from crimson buds in summer. 

The plant requires full sun and very well-drained soil in which to grow successfully, particularly overwinter, when rainfall may be higher.

Grows well in poor, but well drained soil, in a sheltered site and full sun. The foliage may become chlorotic with age when the shrubs are grown on chalky soil.

It may be susceptible to honey fungus.

14-4-2014 VILLALONGA, VALENCIA - SAGE LEAVED ROCK ROSE (Cistus salviifolius)