Cistus Thrive 3 Litre Pot

Cistus ‘Thrive’

Compact rock rose with soft pink blooms and grey-green foliage

Cistus ‘Thrive’ is a compact, bushy evergreen shrub that delivers a mass of soft pink flowers with yellow centres through early to mid-summer. Its grey-green foliage adds year-round texture, while the papery blooms open in succession, providing weeks of cheerful colour.

Exceptionally tolerant of drought and poor soils, this Mediterranean-style shrub thrives in sunny, well-drained spots. It’s ideal for coastal gardens, gravel borders, or low-maintenance planting schemes. Easy to grow and resistant to pests and diseases.

Key Features:

• Masses of soft pink flowers in summer

• Compact, rounded evergreen habit

• Drought and heat-tolerant once established

• Great for borders, gravel gardens, and containers

• Low maintenance and pest-resistant

Growing Conditions:

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK areas, especially with shelter

• Maintenance: Minimal – trim lightly after flowering if needed

Cistus ‘Thrive’ lives up to its name – flourishing with colour, even in dry and exposed conditions.