Cistus Creticus (Rockrose) Flower seeds for Planting - Perfect for Borders, Heirloom & GMO Free Seeds for Home Garden

Bring Mediterranean charm and vibrant blooms to your garden with Cistus Creticus (Rockrose), an heirloom variety prized for its showy flowers and low-maintenance growth. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style landscapes, this plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while offering a long-lasting and drought-tolerant display. Its hardy nature makes it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Features & Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering shrub

• Height/Spread: 12 – 24 inches tall, bushy spreading growth

• Flower Color: White with pink or red markings (varies by seed batch)

• Light Requirement: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Special Traits: Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, perfect for borders and rock gardens

• Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Sowing Time: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.

2. Soil Preparation: Use well-draining, sandy or rocky soil enriched with a small amount of compost.

3. Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.

4. Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 12 – 18 inches apart for healthy growth.

5. Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; drought-tolerant once established.

6. Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under optimal conditions.

7. Care: Provide full sun, remove dead or faded blooms to encourage flowering, and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.