Cistus creticus ssp. incanus
These lovely, drought tolerant, evergreen shrubs are somewhat underused in gardens. They offer attractive foliage and lots of large, beautiful flowers resembling a single rose in shades of pink or white. The petals are like crepe paper, thin and crinkled. This species has glowing pink flowers and wavy-edged leaves with sticky hairs.
Common Name: Rock Rose
Family: Cistaceae (The Rockrose Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Shrub
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Amongst scrub and in bushy places on rocks, dry hills to 1000m.
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