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Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' (Rock rose 'Sunset')

Other names: Cistus crispus 'Sunset', Cistus 'Sunset'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Sunset' is a low, spreading evergreen shrub with whorled, grey-green leaves and clusters of yellow-centred, rose-pink flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1 m 1 m 5-10 years
3 ft 3 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Will grow in poor soils, but requires full sun and shelter from the wind. May become chlorotic with age on chalky soils

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Spreading, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Prune off any frost damaged shoots in spring. To keep plants tidy and bushy, clip with shears after flowering. Remove about two-thirds of the new growth, but do not cut into old wood as this may kill the plant.

Propagation methods

Seed, Softwood cuttings

Pests

Diseases

Prune out unsightly shoots only (only when needed)

Prune evergreen shrubs lightly (only if needed)

Take softwood cuttings

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Plant early in spring in sun on poor, well-drained soil

Little to no pruning for shrubs in the Cistaceae family (Cistus, Halmium)

Other plants

Plants in this Genus (0)

Cistus

Companion plants (0)

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Discuss Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset' with other Shoot members

Re: Re: Cistus

Shoot User
769 0
Hi Angie,

I used to water it thoroughly once a week but have now stopped that. The container seems to have adequate drainage and the soil is quite sandy. I haven't watered it for ten days now and I'll try not watering it for a further few weeks and hope that works. Thanks for your help.

Ez
Posted: Tuesday 6th of August 2013 09:38 PM

Re: Cistus

Angie Robertson
769 1
How often are you 'not watering very often'? Cistus will not enjoy being over watered. They require a very well drained soil. Is there adequate drainage in your container. I am assuming it's in a container on your balcony.
I over watered a Cistus hybrid a few weeks ago and it is only now just recovering. I haven't given it any water for at least 3 weeks.
Angie
Posted: Tuesday 6th of August 2013 08:40 PM

Re: Cistus 'Sunset'

ELAINE HUTSON
639 0
Cistus is a Mediterranean plant and would rather live with no water than more. It is also short lived for heavy rainfall areas, it is best on a hot slope or close a concrete drive.
Posted: Saturday 3rd of August 2013 06:11 PM

Cistus

Shoot User
769 1
I have a Cistus growing on my balcony and it's suddenly started dropping it's leaves and buds and has stopped flowering. I have tried watering it more and when that failed I've started to not water it very often. I don't really understand what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Posted: Saturday 3rd of August 2013 05:47 PM Last reply: Tuesday 25th of February 2025 03:37 AM

Cistus 'Sunset'

Shoot User
639 1
I have a Cistus growing on my balcony and it's suddenly started dropping it's leaves and buds and has stopped flowering. I have tried watering it more and when that failed I've started to not water it very often. I don't really understand what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Posted: Saturday 3rd of August 2013 05:46 PM Last reply: Friday 12th of July 2024 10:11 AM

Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'

Josephine Read
932 0
I was unable to prune back thre plant in the autumn and this is definately going to gtow too large for the place it is this year . Can I transfer it to a large pot for this year and if so what is the best compost to use ? Thanks Josie Read
Posted: Tuesday 2nd of April 2013 05:27 PM Last reply: Friday 28th of February 2025 11:42 AM
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