Cistus creticus ssp. incanus (Pink Rock Rose)

Glowing in the sunny border, Cistus creticus ssp. incanus (Pink Rock Rose) is a bushy evergreen shrub with flamboyant, deep pink flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), adorned with orange stamens. Although each flower lasts only for a day, this vigorous shrub provides a succession of flowers for weeks in late spring with reblooms throughout the summer. The blossoms are borne atop a low-growing, dense mound of wavy-edged, gray-green leaves. Extremely heat-hardy, Pink Rock Rose stands also among the hardiest of all Rock Roses, tolerating temperatures down to 10-15°F (-12 to -9°C), provided the chilly periods are not extended. This tough little Cistus tolerates salt spray, wind, and extreme drought conditions, making it an excellent addition to seaside gardens.

• Grows with a bushy habit to 2-4 ft. high (60-120 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
• Easily grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Excellent evergreen shrub for gardens that get infrequent to little watering. Will grow in poor soils. Protect from cold winds.
• Drought and salt tolerant, deer resistant
• Great for banks and slopes, beds and borders, wall-side borders, groundcovers, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, rock gardens, and city gardens.
• Virtually disease and pest free
• Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
• Does not respond to hard pruning.