Cistus skanbergii
Coral Rockrose
Description
This is a compact shrub 1-2 ft high and 3 ft. wide with soft gray-green leaves and small coral pink flowers in spring. It is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Walkways
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.