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Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'

Also Known As

  • Colletia spinosa 'Rosea'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Colletia hystrix 'Rosea' plant details

Colletia hystrix 'Rosea' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rhamnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, spiky, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright spiny shrub with sweetly scented small pinkish-white flowers amid fiercely protective foliage. Evergreen shrub.

Gardening facts about Colletia hystrix 'Rosea' plant

How to Grow Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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