Cistus × purpureus (Cistus Ux Purpureus) — a medium houseplant

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Cistus × purpureus

Cistus Ux Purpureus

Updated April 2026 · 465 observations

ON THIS PLANT

Cistus × purpureus, commonly known as orchid rockrose, is one of the most commonly cultivated varieties of rockrose.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus: Cistus
Family: Cistaceae

ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Purple cistus en Orchid Rock Rose en Cistus x purpureus

PLATES

Cistus × purpureus leaf — PLATE 01 · leaf

Cistus × purpureus leaf — PLATE 02 · leaf

Cistus × purpureus flower — PLATE 03 · flower

Cistus × purpureus flower — PLATE 04 · flower

Cistus × purpureus bark — PLATE 05 · bark

Cistus × purpureus habit — PLATE 06 · habit

ALSO IN THE LIBRARY

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