Purple Rock Rose
Cistus x purpureus
SKU
2460
Neat, compact shrub with showy rose-purple blooms with maroon spots. Tolerates drought, poor soil, little maintenance. Great for informal divider, in rock gardens or accent plant. Evergreen. Full sun. Moderate grower to 4 feet tall, 4 to 6 feet wide. Cutting grown.
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8 - 11 Change
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| 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.
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