Purple-Flowered Rock Rose, Cistus ÌÑ purpureus 'Betty Taudevin', Orchid Rockrose
One of the showiest Rock Roses, Cistus purpureus (Purple-Flowered Rock Rose) is a small, bushy evergreen shrub with large, yellow-centered, purplish-pink flowers, 3 in. across (8 cm), adorned with plum-red blotches at the base of their petals. Although each flower lasts only for a day, this vigorous shrub provides a succession of flowers for weeks in late spring to early summer. The blossoms are borne atop a dense mound of wavy-edged, narrow, dull green leaves. Listed in 1819, this hybrid Cistus results from a cross between Cistus ladanifer and Cistus creticus and stands among the hardiest of all Rock Roses, tolerating temperatures down to around 15°F (-9°C). Excellent for adding sparkling color to seaside gardens as it can survive with salt spray, wind and sandy soil.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Cistus |
| Common names | Cistus, Rockrose |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 10 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Cistus |
| Common names | Cistus, Rockrose |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Cistus purpureus (Purple-Flowered Rock Rose) do I need for my garden?
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| Cistus purpureus (Purple-Flowered Rock Rose) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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