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Products > Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Cistaceae (Rock-roses) |
| Origin: Europe, Southern (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Magenta |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Synonyms: [C. 'Sunset', C. 'Brilliancy'] |
| Parentage: (C. albidus x C. crispus) |
| Height: 2-4 feet |
| Width: 6-8 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' (Magenta Rockrose) - This evergreen groundcover rockrose stays low - reaching to only 1 to 2 feet tall and spreading to 6 to 8 feet wide with slightly wavy-edged felty gray-green leaves. In spring and well into summer appear the 2 inch wide bright magenta flowers with bright yellow stamens at their centers. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. Excellent drought tolerant groundcover for difficult areas. It is hardy to about 20° F. A very tough plant that can tolerate seaside conditions, drought, and it is resistant to deer predation and is a low fuel volume plant for areas prone to wildfire. This plant is a selection of a naturally occurring hybrid between Cistus albidus and C. crispus that was discovered in southwestern Europe in 1929. The name Cistus is from the Greek word 'kistos' which was the name originally used to describe the plant in ancient Greece.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' .
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