Cistus ralletii

267-052D4 Cistus ralletii
Joy Creek Photo Archive (c) all rights reserved	(C. creticus x C. symphytifolius) C. symphytifolius is a Canary Island species and should not be hardy for us. But Cistus x ralletii is hardy and has done well in our garden, producing its generous inflorescences with numerous large pink flowers in early summer. With its upright habit and its rugged gray foliage this is an excellent addition to the dry border. May to June. 4 ft. or more x 4 ft. or more Rosy Pink flowers *Sun Zones 8, 9, 10*
This is a genus of small to medium sized evergreen and semi-evergreen shrubs that are mostly from Europe and North Africa. They thrive in full sun and light, well-drained soil. They are drought tolerant when established.