Cistus crispus 'Santa Cruz'
Santa Cruz Rockrose
Description
'Santa Cruz' is an evergreen shrub that loves sun, grows fast, and is tolerant of aridity. The foliage is a soft green to grayish color. Blooms are deep purplish-pink. 3'H x 3-4'W
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.