White Rock Rose
Cistus x hybridus
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
White Rock Rose
Plant Highlights
White Rock Rose highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 7 - 10
A new easy-to-grow hybrid, the White Rock Rose (Cistus x hybridus) shines in the hottest of landscapes and makes growing in arid, xeric sites look easy! A unique flowering broadleaved evergreen, White Rock Rose blooms all summer on a low spreading mounding form!
Pollinators flock to the summer display of gleaming white flowers, born singly or in groups of 3, each with cheerful yellow centers that are loaded with pollen and nectar! The wavy gray-green leaves are densely held over low mounds of evergreen greenery, and won't fade in the heat and humidity of the hot southern summers.
Rock Roses are drought tolerant once established and handle full sun all day! Previously known as C. corbariensis, this hybrid Rock Rose thrives throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 10, growing to an impressive 2 to 5 feet in height and spreading 5-6 feet in width.
Planting and Application:
White Rock Roses can handle xeric conditions once established, so Rock Gardens, hell strips along the road or sidewalk, or on hot, sunny hillsides where some erosion and sunbaked conditions are common. Commercial sites and relentless areas around parking lots and sun-drenched sites are loved by Rock Rose!
Great for use as a low-growing garden filler and living groundcover, happily winding through the landscape to fill bare ground among larger shrubs and around trees as a pretty flowering skirt. Plant anywhere a sunny year-round shock of color and winter interest garden features is needed!
- Pure White 5-Petalled Blooms With Yellow Centers
- Pollinator-Friendly Blooms!
- Wavy Gray-Green Broadleaf Evergreen Foliage
- Low-Growing, Wide-Spreading Mound
- Living Groundcover, Erosion Control, En Masse & Erosion on Slopes
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Rock Roses need full sun, and are hardy, and highly adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soil with regular moisture access for young broadleaf evergreen shrubby perennials. Avoid poor soils that retain lots of water to avoid drowning your shrub, because these plants become quite drought-tolerant once established.
Little pruning is needed, but if you do choose to trim your Rock Rose, do so only after it's done flowering. Provide a 3-4 inch thick layer of mulch over the soil surface to help with insulating the roots and provide moisture retention.
- Full Sun & Some Partial Shade
- Must Have Well-Draining Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Once Established
- Prune After Flowering Only
- Tolerant of Salt, Droughts, Pests, Diseases & Heat
Brilliant white blooms on gray-green foliage, the broadleaf evergreen White Rock Rose is a hardy and resilient flowering groundcover! Order now at Nature Hills!
