Cistus 'Sunset'

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Sunset Rockrose

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc

 

Description

This Rockrose stands 2' tall and spreads 6-8 ft. wide. This dependable shrub has a dark magenta-pink flower with yellow centers. Resinous gray/green leaves have wrinkled edges. It prefers full sun and well draining soil, It is great for erosion control and is deer resistant. It tolerates coastal conditions. Once it's established, it is drought tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.