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Rock rose

Rock rose
Photo: Botanic Gardens of South Australia
Alternative Plant
Rock rose
Cistus x purpureus 'Brilliancy'  
 
A hardy, 1.2m tall ornamental shrub, the rock rose makes an ornamental mid-level contrast plant in mixed plantings.  It tolerates a variety of locations including coastal locations and tolerates periods of drought.  It prefers well-drained soils.  Rock roses flower profusely over spring attracting butterflies to the garden. Cistus hybrids and cultivars are available in a range of flower colours and forms. 

 

 
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