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. |