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Crete Rockrose

Cistus Creticus

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Overview

Cistus creticus, commonly called Crete Rockrose, is a resilient, evergreen shrub. It flourishes in well-drained soils, reaching up to 3 feet in height and 5 feet in width. It boasts pink-purple flowers with distinctive yellow centers, spanning roughly 2 inches across, that bloom in late spring to summer. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for adding Mediterranean charm to rock gardens and dry, sunny borders in USDA zones 8-11.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 9–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Crete Rockrose (Cistus Creticus) — commonly known as the Crete Rockrose

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Cistaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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