Rockrose

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Lovely tropical evergreen shrub with bright, captivating flowers. Compact and low-maintenance shrub is great for perennial gardens, along fences or paved areas, as a large-scale ground cover, or in containers. Avoid hard pruning. Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

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Purpleleaf Sand Cherry

Showy white flowers bloom in spring before purplish-red foliage opens and mature into edible, dark purple fruit. Makes a striking accent or specimen. Foliage contrasts with yellow- or silver-leaved foliage.

Arborvitae

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Arborvitae

Handsome, large evergreen shrub or small tree with rich, attractive foliage. Though slow-growing, this hardy plant is an excellent choice for a hedge or shrub border. No pruning necessary.

Yaupon Holly

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Yaupon Holly

Broadleaf evergreen shrub. Dwarf spreading habit with tiny, lustrous leaves. Self-fruiting form. Red fruit ripens in fall.

Details

Common name

Rockrose

Botanical name

Cistus x skanbergii

Zone

USDA 9 - 11

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Bloom color

Pink

Bloom time

summer

Light

sun

Height

30" (76 cm)

Habit

compact

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

in spring

Maintenance

protect from standing water in winter