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Pink Coral Rockrose

Cistus X Skanbergii

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Overview

The Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus x skanbergii) is a charming evergreen shrub, reaching 2-3 feet in height with an equal spread. It boasts delicate, pale pink flowers spanning up to 1.5 inches across, which contrast with its soft, gray-green foliage. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it's drought-tolerant once established. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for adding a splash of color to Mediterranean or rock gardens with minimal water requirements.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it's drought-tolerant once established
Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — The Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus x skanbergii) is a charming evergreen shrubPink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — reaching 2-3 feet in height with an equal spreadPink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — pale pink flowers spanning up to 1.5 inches acrossCistus X Skanbergii

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Cistaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it's drought-tolerant once established
Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — The Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus x skanbergii) is a charming evergreen shrub
Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — reaching 2-3 feet in height with an equal spread
Pink Coral Rockrose (Cistus X Skanbergii) — pale pink flowers spanning up to 1.5 inches across
Cistus X Skanbergii
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