PLANTS OF ROCK ROSE - CISTUS CRETICUS
Ornamental shrub ideal for edges, flowerbeds and low hedges. Medicinal properties.
Ideal for rockery and in groups. It can grow along coastline zones being sea breeze tolerant. It has antibiotic, stimulating and cough properties.
Perennial and aromatic shrub up to 1.4m tall with oval, pale green leaves. Attractive purple-pink and solitary flowers.
It likes limestone, sandy and well drained soils.
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
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| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Erosion control, Gravel Garden, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
| Soil - Type | Chalk, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | No preference |
| Watering | Moderate |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !