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Cistus 'Sunset'

Sunset Rockrose

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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.

 

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.