This shrub forms a rounded bushy habit with purplish stems and dark green deeply veined rounded leaves. The white cup-shaped flowers have a yellow centre and appear during spring profusely over the plant.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Cistus salviifoliusis naturally found in southern Europe growing in dry stony, rocky soils that are moderate fertility in an open sunny position and is drought and mildly frost resistant.

Sageleaf Rockrose is a low shrub that is grown for its flowers and is planted in small to medium size gardens as a specimen in raised garden beds or rockeries. It establishes in 3 to 4 years and is grown in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal or hillside plantings and is excellent for roof gardens. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 1759

Cistus (SIS-tus)salviifolius (sal-vee-FOL-ee-s)

Cistaceae (kris-TAY-see-ee)