Purple Rock Rose
Cistus x purpureus
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Prickett's Nursery -
5875 Sonoma Hwy Santa Rosa CA 95409
- Kings Nursery
1212 - 13th St. Santa Rosa CA 95404
- Lowe's
7921 Redwood Drive Cotati CA 94931
- Harmony Farms Supply & Nursery
3244 Gravenstein Hwy. N. Sebastopol CA 95472
| Botanical Pronunciation | SIS-tus pur-PUR-ee-us |
|---|---|
| Lore | Oil harvested from the rockrose plants was known as labdanum, a valuable alternative to rare whale ambergris in the ancient perfume trade. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring into Summer |
| Design Ideas | This popular Rock Rose is at home in the traditional landscape and the rugged dryland garden. Beautiful in bloom, it looks fine as a single specimen or in a group to fill overly large planting areas. Makes a heat-tolerant background and foundation plant for full sun plantings. Fits along fence lines and spreads enough to be a filler too. Its muted foliage color and unique textural quality is valuable for complementing rugged conifers and wild-looking perennials. Even does exceptionally well in the reflected heat street side or along the driveway. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Heat Loving, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Durable Summer Color |
Grows easily in average to poor, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, prune annually after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!