A compact, drought-tolerant Mediterranean shrub prized for its delicate pink flowers that bloom profusely in late spring and early summer. Extremely heat and drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for xeric gardens and permaculture systems.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–3′ tall × 2–3′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8aZone 11a
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11a
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 (hybrid origin)
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
This hybrid itself is the primary cultivar widely grown; it is valued for its superior hardiness and abundant pink flowers compared to its parent species.