Rockrose

Cistus 'Mickie'

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Overview

The Cistus 'Mickie' is an evergreen shrub heralding vivid pink flowers with a maroon base, exuding a subtle, resinous fragrance. Growing up to 3 feet in height and 5 feet wide, its wavy, gray-green foliage is dense and sticky. This rockrose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, being drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it adds color and texture as a ground cover or low hedge. USDA zone: 8-11.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — white flowers in the garden

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — The Cistus 'Mickie' is an evergreen shrub heralding vivid pink flowers with a maroon base

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — which makes it suitable for small gardens or as part of a mixed border

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — reducing the need for frequent watering

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Its foliage is particularly attractive; the leaves are dark green

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — making it an excellent choice for adding texture and color to your landscape design

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Each blossom lasts only a day

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cistaceae

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Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — evergreen shrub known for its decorative and resilient characteristics

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — The Cistus 'Mickie' is an evergreen shrub heralding vivid pink flowers with a maroon base

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — which makes it suitable for small gardens or as part of a mixed border

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — reducing the need for frequent watering

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Its foliage is particularly attractive; the leaves are dark green

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — making it an excellent choice for adding texture and color to your landscape design

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Each blossom lasts only a day

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — This rockrose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, being drought-tolerant once established

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — commonly referred to as Rockrose

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Cistus 'Mickie' thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — typically reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — and low-maintenance nature answering a range of landscape design requirements

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it adds color and texture as a ground cover or low hedge

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — and it's also deer-resistant

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Growing up to 3 feet in height and 5 feet wide, its wavy, gray-green foliage is dense and sticky

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — which is beneficial in areas with active wildlife

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — It is drought-tolerant once established

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — white flowers in the garden

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — perennial with white blooms

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — perennial for full

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — The Cistus 'Mickie' is an evergreen shrub heralding vivid pink flowers with a maroon base; ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Growing up to 3 feet in height and 5 feet wide, its wavy, gray-green foliage is dense and sticky; its foliage is particularly

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it adds color and texture as a ground cover or low hedge; commonly referred to as Rockrose

Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — This rockrose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, being drought-tolerant once established; white flowers in the garden

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