pink cistus
Pink cistus are cherished for their vibrant, paper-like blooms and reliable performance in New Zealand gardens. These Mediterranean shrubs, also known as rock roses, are prized for their drought tolerance, easy-care nature, and ability to bring lasting colour to sunny borders and gravel gardens. If you’re searching for pink cistus, you’re likely after low-maintenance shrubs that deliver delicate beauty and stand up to dry summer conditions. Discover the best pink cistus varieties, planting tips, and uses below—exploring options from eye-catching Pink Ice to silky Pink Silk and beyond.
Cistus 'Brilliancy' (Rock Rose)
Cistus ‘Brilliancy’ is a vibrant evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking crimson-pink flowers, each with a yellow centre, blooming profusely in late spring and early summer. Its aromatic, grey-green foliage provides year-round interest, while its compact, rounded habit makes it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes. Hardy and drought-tolerant, this Rock Rose thrives in sunny, well-drained locations, offering gardeners an easy-care option that delivers brilliant seasonal colour in challenging conditions.
From $24.23
Cistus Pink Ice (Pink Rock Rose)
Cistus Pink Ice, commonly known as Pink Rock Rose, is grown for its pretty flowers which have a paper like appearance. It bears masses of pink flowers with darker spots from spring through summer above the grey-green foliage. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Cistus Pink Ice is commonly used to add interest and texture to the garden. It is great for including in a mixed planting, planting as a backdrop for smaller plants, growing around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like, including in cottage gardens, or for using in the drier parts of the garden.
From $24.23
