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Produces attractive rose-pink to purple flowers that bring seasonal color and natural beauty to gardens.
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Pink Rock Rose, botanically identified here as Cistus creticus, is an attractive evergreen flowering shrub admired for its delicate rose-pink to purple flowers and aromatic grey-green foliage. Native to Mediterranean regions, this hardy ornamental plant is well suited to sunny gardens, rock gardens, borders, and dry landscape areas. It is valued for its drought tolerance once established, compact bushy growth, and ability to attract pollinators. Pink Rock Rose adds natural color and Mediterranean charm to outdoor gardens with relatively low maintenance.
Produces attractive rose-pink to purple flowers that bring seasonal color and natural beauty to gardens.
Features aromatic grey-green leaves that provide attractive foliage throughout much of the year.
Adapts well to dry conditions once established and prefers freely draining soil.
Its seasonal flowers provide a useful source of attraction for bees and other garden pollinators.
| Scientific Name | Cistus creticus |
| Common Name | Pink Rock Rose, Hoary Rock-Rose, Cretan Rock Rose |
| Plant Family | Cistaceae |
| Seed Type | Flowering Ornamental Shrub Seeds |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Perennial Shrub |
| Growth Habit | Compact, bushy, and spreading |
| Flower Color | Rose Pink to Purple |
| Flowering Season | Spring to early summer, depending on climate |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Varies by climate, location, and growing conditions; confirm locally |
| Planting Season | Spring or early autumn, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Follow species-specific seed treatment and sowing instructions from the supplier |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed freshness, treatment, and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Use supplier-recommended temperature for the supplied seed lot |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil |
| Watering | Moderate during establishment; low watering once established |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 1–3 feet tall, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow adequate room for mature shrub spread and airflow |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; light pruning after flowering can maintain shape |
| Landscape Uses | Rock Gardens, Borders, Slopes, and Mediterranean Landscapes |
Add natural elegance to your outdoor space with Pink Rock Rose, featuring beautiful rose-pink flowers, aromatic grey-green foliage, and attractive evergreen growth. This sun-loving ornamental shrub is a wonderful choice for rock gardens, garden borders, and dry landscape settings. With plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, and appropriate care, Pink Rock Rose can become a beautiful addition to your garden.
Discover helpful answers about Pink Rock Rose seed germination, flowering characteristics, and drought-tolerant gardening.
Pink Rock Rose seeds are started in a light, well-drained seed-starting medium. Some Cistus seeds may benefit from special treatments such as scarification or heat treatment to improve germination. Follow the instructions provided for your particular seed variety, maintain suitable moisture, and provide appropriate warmth and light.
Yes. Cistus creticus is adapted to Mediterranean climates and tolerates dry conditions once its root system is established. It grows best in full sunlight and well-drained sandy or rocky soil. Water regularly while young, then reduce watering as the shrub becomes established. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Pink Rock Rose generally flowers during spring and early summer, with flowering periods varying by climate. Its rose-pink to purple flowers provide seasonal garden color. Lightly prune the shrub after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage healthy new growth. Avoid cutting deeply into old woody stems.