Care

Planting & Growing
Grows easily in average to poor, well-drained sites. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Brand Monrovia Growers
Deer Resistant Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Rock Rose
Flower Color Pink
Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Fall
Foliage Color Gray, Green
Genus Name Cistus
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 8
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Firewise, Massing, Rock
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 3 feet
Mature Width 8 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Dry to Average
Waterwise Waterwise