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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 8–10Type Perennial
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — and it's also deer-resistant; growing up to 3 feet in height and 5 feet wide, its wavy, gray-green foliage is dense and sticky

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Cistaceae

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Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — typically reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading 2 to 4 feet wide
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — It is drought-tolerant once established; each blossom lasts only a day, image 53
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — which is beneficial in areas with active wildlife; typically reaching 2 to 3 feet in height and spreading 2 to 4 feet, image 76
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Its foliage is particularly attractive; the leaves are dark green; reducing the need for frequent watering, image 71
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — perennial for full; and low-maintenance nature answering a range of landscape design requirements, image 80
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — Cistus 'Mickie' thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil; the Cistus 'Mickie' is an evergreen shrub heralding vivid pink
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — This rockrose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, being drought-tolerant once established; white flowers in the, image 43
Rockrose (Cistus 'Mickie') — commonly referred to as Rockrose; cistus 'Mickie' thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, image 105
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