Cistus ‘Silver Pink’ – Rock Rose

Cistus ‘Silver Pink’ is a beautiful, sun-loving Mediterranean shrub known for its soft silver foliage and delicate pale pink flowers. It’s incredibly tough, drought-tolerant, and perfect for adding subtle colour and texture to low-maintenance gardens.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Cistus ‘Silver Pink’

✔ Soft pink blooms - Produces masses of light pink flowers with a gentle, papery texture.
✔ Silver foliage contrast - Silvery leaves brighten garden beds and pair well with other drought-tolerant plants.
✔ Thrives in poor soils - Performs exceptionally well in sandy, rocky, or low-fertility sites.
✔ Excellent drought tolerance - Ideal for hot, dry, Mediterranean-style gardens.
✔ Low-maintenance shrub - Requires almost no care once established.

🏡 How to Use Cistus ‘Silver Pink’ in Your Garden

✅ Coastal and rock gardens - Handles salt, wind, and harsh conditions with ease.
✅ Mediterranean-inspired plantings - Pairs perfectly with rosemary, lavender, olives, and grasses.
✅ Mass planting - Creates a soft, silver-green carpet dotted with pink blooms.
✅ Borders and slopes - Great for erosion control and adding structure with colour.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

• Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1 metre apart for mass planting, or allow 1 to 1.5 metres for a fuller standalone shrub. Planting extra shrubs together enhances the soft silver effect and flowering impact.

• Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.

• Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.

❔ FAQs About Cistus ‘Silver Pink’

How tall and wide does Silver Pink grow?
It generally grows 1 to 1.2 metres tall and can spread up to 1.5 metres, forming a rounded, bushy shrub.

Does it flower for long?
Yes, it produces waves of flowers through late spring and early summer.

Is it suitable for coastal gardens?
Absolutely, it thrives in coastal conditions, tolerating salt spray and wind.

How much sun does it need?
It performs best in full sun, which encourages heavy flowering and compact growth.

Does it need pruning?
Pruning is optional; a light trim after flowering can maintain a neat shape.

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