cistus rock rose
If you're looking to add Mediterranean charm and resilient colour to your New Zealand garden, the cistus rock rose is an excellent choice. These sun-loving evergreen shrubs are prized for their bright flowers, drought tolerance, and easy-care nature—making them ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. With a lovely display of delicate tissue-paper-like blooms, cistus rock roses bring a burst of white, pink, or magenta to your borders throughout late spring and summer. Their aromatic foliage and resistance to pests make them a reliable low-maintenance landscaping plant, especially for coastal, rocky, or poor soils.
Cistus 'Bennetts White' (White Rock Rose)
Cistus ‘Bennetts White’ is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its crisp white flowers with a yellow centre, blooming abundantly in late spring and early summer. The blooms contrast beautifully with the aromatic grey-green foliage, creating a fresh, clean display.
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.
