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Cistus creticus - Pink Rock Rose

Market price from $6.40 to $13.25

Cistus creticus is an eye-catching perennial shrub often referred to as the Pink Rock Rose. This Mediterranean native is celebrated for its mixing of vibrant aesthetics and hardiness, combining dazzling pink-purple blooms that highlight their yellow stamens with a verdant canvas of grey-green foliage. The flowers burst onto the scene from late spring to early summer, creating an enticing pastel spectacle. With a potential to grow up to 3-4 feet tall, this sturdy shrub imparts a textured elegance to your landscape. The strength of the Pink Rock Rose lies in its innate resilience; it thrives in full sunlight, is drought-tolerant and adapts with ease to well-drained, rocky or sandy soil conditions. As such, it is a superb choice for those desiring a low-maintenance, yet high-impact addition to their xerophyte gardens, coastal landscapes, or rock gardens. The Pink Rock Rose captures the spirit of the Mediterranean, delivering an enduring blend of color, texture, and resilience to your gardening space.

  • Size: Up to 3-4 feet tall
  • Flowers: Pink-purple with yellow stamens
  • Foliage: Grey-green leaves
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Resilience: Thrives in arid, rocky conditions
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