Orchid Rockrose
Cistus x purpureus
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Orchid Rockrose grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mediterranean
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.