Cistus crispus
Wrinkled Rockrose
Flower Color
Description
A compact, bushy, but eventually spreading evergreen shrub, producing stems to 40cm (16in) high and 1m (39in) across, with crinkled, narrowly lanced-shaped, grey- green, aromatic foliage. Deep magenta-pink, five-petalled saucer-shaped flowers, with crinkled petals like tissue paper and with a central boss of orange stamens and a pale yellow stigma, are produced in large numbers in early to mid-summer. The plant requires full sun and very well-drained soil in which to grow successfully, particularly overwinter, when rainfall may be higher.
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushySpreading
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsPatio and container plantsFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1LP059020V0010Z00010 | €3.85 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.