A Mediterranean shrub prized for its showy pink flowers with dark centers blooming in early summer. Extremely drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal water and maintenance.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–5′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Cistus x purpureus 'Betty Taudevin' is noted for robust growth and abundant magenta flowers; other named selections vary slightly in flower intensity and plant habit.