Cistus salviifolius

Cistus salviifolius is native to the Mediterranean region.

It is a low, broad-growing shrub, richly branched and bushy with grey-green softly hairy aromatic leaves.

Flowers are white with conspicuous yellow stamens. Petals are not crumpled like the other rock roses.

Only bloom one day at a time, but so many flowers bloom every day that the plant is never without.

Tolerates calcareous soils well but is moderately hardy (-5/-10°C)

Watch out for too moist soil, especially in winter