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Cistus x skanbergii (rock rose)
Cistus x skanbergii (rock rose)
Low, spreading evergreen shrub · Soft, pink spring flowers · Drought tolerant · Dry, sunny gardens
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Rock rose is a low-growing, evergreen shrub valued for its broad, spreading form, soft color, and exceptional drought tolerance. In late spring, it produces a flush of delicate, 1-inch soft pink flowers that contrast beautifully with its gray-green foliage.
The plant forms a relaxed, mounded shape that works especially well in dry gardens, slopes, and low-water landscapes. Once established, Rock Rose thrives in lean, well-drained soils and performs best with minimal irrigation. It dislikes wet or heavy soils and is ideally suited to Mediterranean-style plantings.
This is a tough, handsome shrub that offers seasonal bloom and year-round structure with very little maintenance.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Soft pink spring flowers
- Low, spreading evergreen habit
- Excellent drought tolerance
- Gray-green foliage year-round
- Ideal for dry and Mediterranean gardens
- Very low maintenance once established
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, lean soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–10
- Growth habit: Low, spreading, mounded
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~3 ft. × 3 ft.
- Flower color: Soft pink
- Flower size: ~1 inch
- Bloom time: Late spring
- Foliage: Gray-green, evergreen
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best growth and flowering
- Choose fast-draining soil; avoid clay or soggy sites
- Do not amend soil heavily
- Excellent for slopes and raised areas
CARE MADE EASY
- Water lightly during establishment only
- Avoid overhead watering
- Do not fertilize
- Prune lightly after flowering if shaping is needed
BEST USES
- Drought-tolerant landscapes
- Mediterranean-style gardens
- Slopes and dry banks
- Low evergreen structure
- Rock gardens
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Rock Rose if you:
- Garden in dry or low-water conditions
- Need evergreen structure in warm climates
- Want spring bloom without summer water demands
- Prefer low-maintenance shrubs
- Garden in Zones 8–10
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.