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Cistus x pulverulentus

'Sunset'


Sunset Rock Rose




Origin:  Genus name comes from the Greek word for the plant, 'kistos'.
Family
Cistaceae
Genus
Cistus
Species
x pulverulentus
Cultivar
'Sunset'
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (evergreen)
Synonyms
Cistus crispus 'Sunset', Cistus 'Sunset'
USDA Hardiness Zone
8b - 9a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4
Temperature (°C)
-10 to -5
Temperature (°F)
15 - 25
Height
0.1 - 0.5 m
Spread
0.5 - 1 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
June
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.
Growth
Medium
Pests
No serious pests or diseases of note.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Undulate, grey-green.
Flower Description
Bowl-shaped, 5 cm in diameter with deep pink petals and yellow centres.
Notable Specimens
RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
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