Rockrose — The Drama Queen That Doesn’t Need Babysitting
If there were an Oscar for low-maintenance beauty, Rockrose would win by a landslide. With tissue-paper blooms that look like they belong in a Mediterranean romance novel, this sun-loving shrub delivers showy color without the diva demands. Each flower lasts just a day, but it blooms with such enthusiasm in spring and early summer that you’ll hardly notice — it's the botanical version of a mic drop, over and over again.
Thriving in USDA Zones 8–10, Rockrose is tailor-made for dry, rocky soils, coastal winds, and hot sun. It practically laughs at drought and poor soil, making it a Waterwise favorite for the Southwest. Fast-growing and evergreen in mild winters, it’s ideal for mass plantings, slopes, or anyone who forgets to water.
Rockrose
Care Tip: Plant it in full sun with good drainage, avoid fussing over it, and never prune too hard, Rockrose doesn’t like a makeover. Give it space, a little love, and watch it glow.