Cistus x corbariensis

Cistus x corbariensis

3L
€15,00
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Cistus x corbariensis

Cistus x corbariensis

€15,00
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Locally grown

The Corbières rockrose, or Cistus × corbariensis, is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub of hybrid origin, perfectly suited to dry, poor soils. It's also one of the hardiest in its genus, which allows it to be grown—provided the soil is very well-drained—well beyond its native range, even at the edge of woodland.


It grows as a small, bushy shrub forming a perfectly rounded dome.

Its leaves are dark green and textyred.

In the spring it becomes covered with an abundance of small white blooms, each brightened by a little yellow center. Highly fragrant, the blooms attract butterflies.

Though each flower lasts only a day, their abundance and continuous renewal create a spectacular floral display for several weeks.

Rockroses are a quintessential expression of the garrigue spirit; to grow them successfully, you should give them what they like: poor, well-drained soil that's dry in summer, and a spot sheltered from icy winds - between other shrubs, under a tree or by a stone wall does the trick.

Flower Color: White, Yellow

Preferred Soil Type: Well-drained, Poor, Gritty

Sunlight: Full sun

Hardiness Zone: Zone 8: -12°C

Growth Habit: Bushy

Saison de plantation: March to May|September to November

Origine: Mediterranean

🪴9x9 cm

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☀️ Sun Loving
💦 Drought Tolerant

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The Botany

Floral Morphology

Members of the Cistaceae, including the genus Cistus, typically produce solitary or cymose inflorescences with showy, crêpe-like petals.

Flowers are actinomorphic (characterized by radial symmetry), pentamerous, and range from 2 to 8 cm in diameter depending on species. Petals are usually white, pink, or purple with conspicuous yellow stamens. Sepals (3–5) are persistent and may be hairy or glabrous.

Leaves are opposite, simple, entire, and often covered with glandular trichomes secreting aromatic resins such as labdanum. This resin imparts drought resistance and fragrance.

Reproductive Biology

Flowers are hermaphroditic, often protandrous (anthers mature before stigmas), which encourages cross-pollination. Despite this, many species retain a level of self-compatibility, ensuring reproduction under low-pollinator conditions.

Pollination is predominantly entomophilous, with bees, beetles, and flies visiting for pollen rather than nectar.

Seeds are borne in dehiscent capsules containing numerous small seeds adapted for germination after disturbance (particularly fire).

Ecology & Adaptations

Cistaceae are emblematic of Mediterranean-type ecosystems on poor, rocky soils. Key adaptations include:

  • High Drought tolerance via resinous, sclerophyllous (a sclerophyll is a type of vegetation that is adapted to long periods of dryness and heat) leaves.
  • Fire-related regeneration, with seeds requiring heat shock or smoke compounds to germinate.
  • Symbiosis with mycorrhizal fungi (notably Tuber spp.), which enhance nutrient uptake in low-fertility soils.

Looks great with:


Eryngium, Stachys byzantina, Creeping Thyme, Delosperma, Santolina, Sedum, Lavender, Rosemary, Sages, Tanacetum, Helichrysum

Learn more about Gardening with the Cistus family:

The Myth

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