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Cistus X skanbergii

Pink Coral Rockrose

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This is a compact shrub 1;-2' high and 3' wide with soft grey-green leaves and small coral pink flowers in spring. It is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Walkways

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.