Cistus x purpureus (Rock Rose)
This striking evergreen shrub produces an abundance of rich pink flowers with dark maroon blotches at the base of each petal, creating a dramatic display from late spring to early summer. The narrow, dark green leaves form a dense, bushy mound that remains attractive year round. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and poor, well drained soils, making it ideal for Mediterranean gardens, coastal plantings, or hot, dry borders. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators while the plant resists damage from deer and rabbits. A superb low maintenance choice for adding vibrant colour to water wise gardens, requiring minimal care once settled in its location. Perfect for gardeners seeking resilient plants with bold seasonal impact.
Family of Trees: Cistaceae
Habit: Evergreen Shrub
Growth Rate: Moderate
Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -5°C
Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic
Flowers or Berries: Purple-Pink Flowers with Dark Blotches
Hardiness: H3 (Half Hardy)
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
- ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
- ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
- ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
- ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
- ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
- ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
- ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
- ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
- ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
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