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Cistus salvifolius - Sageleaf Rockrose

Market price from $8.90 to $22.99

Cistus salvifolius is more popularly recognized as the Sageleaf Rockrose, a remarkable evergreen shrub earning recognition in the gardening world for its pleasing aesthetics and hardy nature. This dependable plant boasts a compact, bushy silhouette, stretching up to 3-4 feet tall, elegantly adorned with rich, dark green, wrinkly, sage-like leaves. It's a symphony of sight when the Sageleaf Rockrose takes center stage in late spring to early summer, presenting a profusion of delicate flowers in a pure shade of white complemented by inviting yellow centers. Not merely picturesque, this exceptional shrub, native to the sun-soaked Mediterranean region, revels in full sun and shows off its gritty nature by thriving even in poor, well-drained soils. Heralded for its low water usage and admirable drought tolerance, this accommodating Sageleaf Rockrose serves as a striking mainstay for rock gardens, border plantings, or coastal landscapes. With its light fragrance and year-round appeal, this low-maintenance green wonder demonstrates that beauty and resilience can indeed go hand in hand.

  • Size: Up to 3-4 feet tall
  • Flowers: White with yellow centers
  • Foliage: Wrinkled, dark green sage-like leaves
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Soil requirement: Thrives even in poor soils
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