Shrubs
Cistus 'Sunset' (Rockrose)
Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
Also known as Sunset Rockrose
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About This Plant
Cistus 'Sunset' (Rockrose), 'Sunset', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Rockroses (Cistus) are Mediterranean evergreens with crinkled tissue-paper flowers in pink, white, or yellow that bloom for weeks in summer. Outstanding drought-tolerant shrubs for sunny, well-drained sites.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained, lean, slightly alkaline soil. Hardy USDA Zone 8 to 10. Drought-tolerant once established; resents wet feet and rich soils. Generally trouble-free in PNW gardens with sharp drainage.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
- Common name
- Sunset Rockrose
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 2-3 ft tall × 3-4 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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