Cistus parviflorus Lam.

Key facts

Flower colour : pink (rarely red). White-flowered forms are known.
Flower diameter : 3 – 4cm
Height & Spread : 30cm x 30cm
Habit : upright/rounded

Notes : the true species is not hardy. The name has been widely misapplied to ‘Grayswood Pink’.  See: Demoly, J.-P. (translated Page, R.G.) (2005) The identity of Cistus ‘Grayswood Pink’ and related plants. The Plantsman (new series) 4(2): 76-80  6/2005