Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' (Sunset Rock Rose)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cistaceae |
| Genus | Cistus |
| Species | x pulverulentus |
| Cultivar | 'Sunset' |
| Synonyms | Cistus crispus 'Sunset', Cistus 'Sunset' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Genus name comes from the Greek word for the plant, 'kistos'. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 - 25 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' is a low-spreading evergreen shrub with bowl-shaped, bright pink blooms. |
| Cultivation | Grow in a sheltered location, in full sun and well-drained soil. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Undulate, grey-green. |
| Flower Description | Bowl-shaped, 5 cm in diameter with deep pink petals and yellow centres. |
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