Cistus X purpureus
Orchid or Purple Rockrose
Description
Orchid rockrose. Evergreen shrub growing to 4? tall and wide, often shorter in stressful situations. The rosy-crimson flowers to 3" wide exhibit a dark purple blotch at the base of each petal, and bloom early to mid-summer. The flowers also feature a contrasting yellow cluster of stamens in the center. A fine choice for a limiting environment of salt spray and cool winds. Relatively long-lived, tolerant of heat and aridity as well as accepting many soil conditions. -Native Sons Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.