Cistus decumbens - Trailing Rock Rose
A beautiful low-growing evergreen shrub that forms a spreading mat of grey-green foliage, studded with pure white papery flowers in early summer. This Mediterranean native is perfect for hot, dry positions.
Seasonal Highlights
Early summer brings a profusion of delicate white flowers with crinkled petals that create a stunning display against the grey-green foliage. The evergreen leaves provide year-round groundcover and interest.
Key Features
- Spreading groundcover habit
- Pure white papery flowers in early summer
- Grey-green evergreen foliage
- Extremely drought tolerant once established
- Thrives in poor soils and coastal conditions
Perfect For
Ideal for Mediterranean gardens, gravel gardens, coastal plantings, and covering banks and slopes. Works beautifully cascading over walls and in rockeries. Perfect for hot, dry sites where other plants struggle.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun in well-drained, preferably poor soil. Avoid rich, moisture-retentive soils and shade. Excellent tolerance of drought, salt spray, and poor conditions once established. Trim lightly after flowering if needed. Do not prune into old wood.
Looks Great With
Pairs wonderfully with lavender, rosemary, santolina, and other Mediterranean plants. The white flowers complement blue ceanothus and the foliage harmonizes with silver-leaved plants and ornamental grasses.
A tough and beautiful evergreen groundcover for sunny, well-drained positions.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
