Cistus skanbergii has been a
regular plant in my landscapes. I use this Rockrose because it blooms prolifically,
it performs on little water and it is the only rockrose that blooms repeatedly for me. I
get a smattering of flowers all summer and fall, as well as the massive spring bloom
that can almost completely cloth the plants in pink. I have grown Cistus skanbergii in all kinds of soils from boggy to well drained.
It gets about 4' tall and in time can get 6-8' or more across. I often shear
them back after blooming to keep them in check. I love the 1.5"
crinkly pastel blooms. When photographing the flowers look their
best in the morning.
High resolution images of Cistus
skanbergii are available.
