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    • Photo of Cistus x skanbergii flower, foliage by Cactus Jungle

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    Cistus x skanbergii

    Also Known As

    • Cistus skanbergii
    • Pink Rock Rose

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Cistus x skanbergii plant details

    Cistus x skanbergii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus x skanbergii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: cistaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: firescaping/fire wise, fragrant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x skanbergii

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the most beautiful..., with clear pink flowers? (Hillier) and grey-green leaves; a rare hybrid between the 2-4' C. monspeliensis and 3' C. parviflorus. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    A bushy evergreen shrub 4' high and 6' across with narrow, gray-green leaves and complimentary clear pink flowers. Flowers appear in great profusion in mid-spring and can continue well into summer. More refined in character than most other rockroses, and well-suited to smaller gardens. Greece.

    By: Native Sons

    Showy 1" pale pink blooms. Great for informal divider, in rock gardens or accent plant. Deer and Fire resistant, good for coastal locations.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Cistus x skanbergii plant

    How to Grow Cistus x skanbergii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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