🌿 Cistus incanus subsp. obtusifolius

🌸 Pink Rock Rose

Cistus incanus subsp. obtusifolius, commonly known as Pink Rock Rose, is a hardy evergreen shrub celebrated for its masses of delicate pink flowers and attractive grey-green foliage. Furthermore, this Mediterranean beauty thrives in hot, sunny conditions, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens, coastal landscapes, borders, and rockeries.

✨ Features & Benefits

🌸 Abundant Pink Blooms
Produces a profusion of papery pink flowers throughout the flowering season. In addition, the blooms attract pollinators and add vibrant colour to the garden.

🌿 Attractive Evergreen Foliage
Features soft grey-green leaves that provide year-round interest and texture.

🐝 Pollinator Friendly
Attracts bees and beneficial insects. Therefore, it helps support a healthy garden ecosystem.

☀️ Drought Tolerant
Performs exceptionally well in hot, dry conditions once established. Consequently, it is ideal for low-maintenance and water-wise landscapes.

🏡 Excellent Landscape Plant
Perfect for borders, rock gardens, slopes, coastal gardens, and mass plantings. Moreover, its natural form adds charm to informal garden designs.

📏 Plant Information

🌱 Botanical Name: Cistus incanus subsp. obtusifolius
🪴 Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
📏 Mature Height: 80cm – 1.2m
📐 Mature Spread: 80cm – 1.5m
🌸 Flower Colour: Pink
🌿 Foliage Colour: Grey-Green
☀️ Sunlight: Full Sun
💧 Watering: Low once established
⚡ Growth Rate: Moderate

🌸 Growing Conditions

☀️ Plant in a sunny location for best flowering results.
🌱 Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poor soils.
💦 Water regularly during establishment. However, reduce watering once mature.

🌸 Care Guide

✂️ Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Furthermore, removing old growth helps encourage fresh foliage.

🍂 Apply a light layer of compost annually. As a result, plants remain healthy and vigorous.

💚 Why Choose Pink Rock Rose?

✅ Masses of beautiful pink flowers
✅ Evergreen grey-green foliage
✅ Drought and heat tolerant
✅ Pollinator friendly
✅ Ideal for coastal and water-wise gardens
✅ Low-maintenance and easy to grow