Plant nursery-grown transplants in early spring. Spread a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch around the base of new plants and water regularly during the first growing season. Plants are drought-tolerant once they establish a strong root system. Rejuvenate Texas rock rose in early spring by pruning it back to about 6 inches above the soil. Texas rock rose is commonly a short-lived shrub. It generally grows well in one location for three to six years before it dies out. It will self-seed. For a continuous Texas rock rose planting, allow plants to self-seed, removing seedlings that are beyond the desired planting area. Plant these flowering shrubs in your landscaping.
Pruning Texas Rock Rose
Texas rock rose grows naturally in a loose, open mound. The Texas rock rose’s natural growth habit is exceptionally low-maintenance and has a welcome shape and structure in native gardens and casual cottage plantings. If your landscape calls for a small shrub with a dense or compact habit, rock rose can fill that role with a bit of pruning. Simply shear the plant back by a few inches every month or so. Shearing promotes new growth and more flowers.
