Cistus × pulverulentus &s;Sunset&s; | rock rose &s;Sunset&s; Shrubs/RHS (original) (raw)
Cistus × pulverulentus 'Sunset'
rock rose 'Sunset'
'Sunset' is a low spreading shrub with wavy, grey-green leaves and clusters of yellow-centred, rose-pink flowers 5cm across
Synonyms
Cistus 'Sunset'
Cistus crispus 'Sunset'
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Summer | Pink Yellow | Green Grey Silver | |
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Botanical details
Family
Cistaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Cistus are evergreen shrubs with simple, opposite leaves and 5-petalled, bowl-shaped, white, pink or purplish flowers, each lasting a single day, over a long period in summer
Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow well in poor soils but may become chlorotic with age on chalky soils. Needs a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Pruning group 8 or pruning group 9. Does not respond to hard pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus