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Information by: The Plant Nerd Inc.        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc

Description

This Rockrose stands 2' tall and spreads 5 ft. wide. This dependable shrub has a dark magenta-pink flower with yellow centers. Resinous gray/green leaves have wrinkled edges. It prefers full sun and well draining soil, It is great for erosion control and is deer resistant. It tolerates coastal conditions. Once it's established, it is drought tolerant.

Maintenance Tips

Cistus 'Sunset' is a compact, woody shrub from Mediterranean regions that grows 2-4’ tall and up to 5’ wide. The plant becomes covered with masses of hot pink flowers in the late spring. This is one of the easiest plants to keep in a California garden. It will do best planted in full sun and well-drained soil and planted it in a location where it can reach its full size. This plant rarely has any pest and disease issues and no need for fertilizer. Over many years, it can get woody on the inside with a crust of green foliage on the outside. Thinning out some of the branches in the cooler months will allow light into the interior and will keep green leafy growth and blooms throughout the plant and not just the tips.