cistus hybridus
Cistus hybridus, also known as White Rock Rose, is a standout shrub for New Zealand gardens, prized for its tough nature and beautiful white blooms. If you’re searching for a drought-tolerant, coastal-hardy plant that adds classic Mediterranean flair, Cistus hybridus is an exceptional choice. This low-maintenance shrub is ideal for creating year-round interest in borders, rock gardens, and mixed shrub plantings, with dazzling papery white flowers and aromatic, evergreen foliage. Cistus hybridus thrives in dry, sunny locations where many other plants struggle, making it perfect for low-water landscapes and exposed coastal sites.
Cistus lusitanicus (Rock Rose)
Cistus lusitanicus, commonly known as the Gum Cistus, is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its large, white blooms marked with deep crimson spots at the base of each petal. Flowering from late spring into summer, it produces a vibrant display above aromatic, grey-green foliage. This hardy, drought-tolerant shrub thrives in poor soils and hot, sunny positions, making it ideal for low-maintenance, Mediterranean-style, or coastal gardens. Its showy flowers and tough nature make it a favourite with landscapers and gardeners alike.
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Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)
Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late spring through summer. Its grey-green foliage forms a neat, mounded habit, offering year-round structure and texture. Highly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this hardy shrub thrives in sunny, dry spots and is ideal for coastal, Mediterranean, and rock gardens. Cistus ‘Snowmound’ provides effortless beauty and reliable seasonal colour with minimal care.
