Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'

Also Known As

Sunset Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' plant details

Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The downy, sage-green leaves of this small compact hybrid make a lovely background for the bright, magenta-pink, crape-paper blooms. Absolutely stunning when planted on banks, this low-growing shrub maintains a tidy 2-3' height but covers a large area creeping out to 6-8' wide. A tough beauty, it tolerates coastal exposure and extreme heat too! S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A spreading shrub with a compact habit, 3' high and 8-12' across. The sage green, wavy leaves are heavily textured. Flowers are vivid cerise with a long bloom period. A popular choice for a groundcover and on banks with other drought tolerant plants. Responds well to pruning and maintains good form and foliage character. Southwestern Europe.

By: Native Sons

A HARDY Zone 7, medium size Rock Rose! A moderate to fast grower, it has 2" flowers of deep rose pink which grace this dense, low shrub. Silvery-gray EVERGREEN leaves add interest and texture. The conspicuous single, papery blooms look like wild rose blossoms but last only one day -- however -- they come in such mass profusion that they literally cover the plant and you can count blooms for months, heavy in the spring then for the next several months! Wow! When temperatures go over 90 degrees, blooming may stop. This is truly, truly an amazing plant. From Southern Europe.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Flowers are magenta. Leaves are silvery. Blooms in spring/early summer. Evergreen shrub. Drought tolerant. 24" x 24".

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

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Gardening facts about Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' plant

How to Grow Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant