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Cistus x purpureus
Purple Rock Rose
Origin: Genus name comes from the Greek word for the plant, 'kistos'.
| Family |
| Cistaceae |
| Genus |
| Cistus |
| Species |
| x purpureus |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8b - 9a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 15 - 25 |
| Height |
| 1 - 2 m |
| Spread |
| 0.5 - 1 m |
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| General Description |
| Cistus x purpureus is a small, bushy evergreen shrub. |
| Landscape |
| Drought resistant banks and informal gardens. |
| Cultivation |
| Can grow in poor soils but still requires direct sun and shelter. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Narrow, dull green leaves and small pink flowers with large red blotches near the base. |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| Small, bowl shaped, pink. |
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