Santa Cruz Rockrose

Santa Cruz Rockrose

5 Gallon
$49.90
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Santa Cruz Rockrose

Cistus ‘Santa Cruz’

A low-growing, heat-loving evergreen that creates a vibrant carpet of deep pink flowers, ideal for sunny slopes and walls.

$49.90
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Santa Cruz Rockrose offers a vibrant splash of deep, warm color to the drought-tolerant garden. This low-growing, spreading shrub is adorned with rich magenta-pink flowers that feature a contrasting cluster of orange stamens at their center. The blooms appear in great abundance in late spring, creating a carpet of color over its mat of gray-green foliage. Incredibly heat-loving and drought-tolerant, it is an outstanding choice for cascading over walls, covering sunny banks, or adding a punch of color to rock gardens and coastal landscapes.

  • Vibrant Magenta Blooms: Produces a stunning display of deep pink to magenta flowers with a central cluster of contrasting orange stamens for added visual pop.

  • Low, Trailing Habit: Forms a broad, low mound or mat, typically 2-3 feet tall and spreading wider, ideal for spilling over retaining walls or covering ground.

  • Exceptional Heat & Drought Champion: Thrives in the hottest, sunniest, and driest parts of the garden. Once established, it survives on rainfall alone in many climates.

  • Coastal & Urban Tough: Tolerates windy, salty coastal conditions as well as poor, rocky, or compacted urban soils with ease. Deer avoid it completely.

  • Ideal for Colorful Slopes: A top performer for adding durable, water-wise color to sunny slopes, Mediterranean-style plantings, and large rock gardens.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Lance-shaped, gray-green leaves that are densely arranged on the branches. Flowers: Large, showy, papery, deep pink flowers with a dark maroon spot at the base of each petal and a central cluster of orange-yellow stamens. Blooms profusely in late spring to early summer.Habit: A dense, mounding, evergreen shrub with a spreading growth habit.
  • Mature Height: 2-3 ft.
    Mature Width: 2-3 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Extremely drought and heat tolerant once established.Thrives in poor, rocky, and sandy soils.Deer resistant.Showy, ornamental flowers.Very low maintenance
  • Landscape UsesWater-wise and Mediterranean gardens.Rock gardens and slopes.Coastal gardens.Erosion control on dry banks
FAQs

Q: Can it be used in a parking strip or hellstrip?
A: Yes, it is an excellent candidate for these challenging, hot, dry, and often neglected spaces. Its toughness, low water needs, and colorful display make it perfect for public-facing, low-maintenance landscaping.

Q: How does it spread?
A: It spreads outward by its branches rooting where they touch the ground, forming a wide, dense mat. It does not spread invasively by seed or underground runners.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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