Cistus 'Sunset'
Sunset Rockrose
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.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.