Cistus × corbariensis - Rock Rose
This reliable and vigorous rock rose forms a spreading evergreen mound covered in dark green crinkled leaves. Throughout late spring and summer, it produces an abundance of pristine white flowers with cheerful golden centres, creating a stunning carpet of blooms.
Seasonal Highlights
Late spring through summer brings a profusion of white flowers that contrast beautifully with the dark foliage. The attractive crinkled evergreen leaves provide texture and interest throughout winter months, making this an excellent year-round performer.
Key Features
- Masses of white flowers with golden yellow centres
- Spreading evergreen growth habit ideal for ground cover
- Attractive dark green crinkled foliage
- Excellent drought tolerance and coastal resilience
- One of the hardiest cistus varieties
Perfect For
Outstanding as ground cover on sunny banks and slopes. Ideal for Mediterranean gardens, gravel gardens, and coastal locations. Perfect for filling gaps in mixed borders or covering large areas in low-maintenance planting schemes. Works well in rock gardens.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Tolerates poor soils and coastal conditions exceptionally well. Once established, requires minimal watering. Light pruning after flowering maintains a tidy shape but avoid cutting into old wood. No feeding necessary.
Looks Great With
Pairs beautifully with lavender, rosemary, and other Mediterranean aromatic plants. Combines well with ornamental grasses and silver-leaved perennials. Plant alongside helianthemums and other low-growing sun lovers for a tapestry effect.
A tough, reliable rock rose that provides months of flower power and year-round evergreen cover with minimal care requirements.
