A low, spreading hybrid form of Rock Rose, with a long flowering period through spring and summer. It is also known as the Dwarf Pink Rockrose. Two Cistus species, C. monspeliensis and C. parviflorus, have a geographical distribution that overlaps in Greece and Sicily, which is where this hybrid was first recorded. Smaller than many of the Rockroses it nevertheless gets quite large enough considering the conditions it will grow in. It has soft grey green foliage and will tolerate poor soils, windy and coastal conditions and is drought tolerant surviving on natural rainfall only, although if this fails to arrive, it is a good idea to deep water in Spring. Preference is for a free draining soil, but it will tolerate clays so long as there is no winter waterlogging, so best on a slope in these conditions.
Profuse flowering, the reflective 2-3 cm soft pale pink flowers can almost cover the shrub. Cutting it back in Autumn, just before the rains, will promote a denser bush and possibly an earlier bloom in late Autumn. It is categorised as having a low fuel load, so is fairly safe to have in areas subject to wildfires. A good plant for pollinators and wildlife.
We are a plant nursery in the Algarve specialising in dry mediterranean species. We propagate and grow our own stock in conditions they are likely to endure when they are planted out.
We grow plants that are adapted to the dry land conditions in Portugal and southern Spain, both mediterranean perennials and succulents.
We choose plants that require very little water and maintenance. We produce a range of dry land plants that are typical of the worlds mediterranean regions. These are available to order ready for planting in the wetter months of the year. Please order the plants you need and we’ll have them ready at the best time for planting.
To ensure your new plants adapt and establish quickly, we produce them in special anti-spiral root pruning containers and a range of fibre pots (no plastic waste) with our own tried and tested growing media.
Viveiros Jardimseco
Tavira, Algarve
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Plantas adaptadas à seca - produzimos plantas adaptadas às condições de Portugal e Sul de Espanha, tanto espécies mediterrânicas como suculentas.
Oferecemos uma gama de espécies típicas das zonas climáticas mediterrânicas em todo o mundo.