Botanical Name: Cistus 'Sunset'
Common Name: No common name Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape one of the lower-growing rockroses; forms a rather loose open mound as the plant matures; both the foliage and young stems are covered with short glandular hairs Height 2' - 3' Spread 3' - 5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors requires full sun - avoid shaded locations; thrives in warm dry sites Soil tolerates most - prefers well-draining Hardiness hardy (zones 12-13, 18-24): best-suited to warm coastal areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, very glandular-hairy, elliptic with distinctly undulate margins; 1"-2" long, folded along the midrib, medium green Flowers deep rose-lavender, 5-petaled, with conspicuous yellow center of many small stamens; 1½"-2" across; March-May Fruit a tiny capsule Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an attractive low filler for dry-climate gardens, suited to sunny slopes or raised planters where a heavy display of rose-colored flowers; excellent for informal, Mediterranean-theme landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers an occasional deep soak - avoid heavy irrigation Fertilizing little required after establishment Pruning selectively head back as needed to promote a fuller shape if desired Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other relatively short-lived (7-8 years) Origin: cultivar of Southern European species Family: Cistaceae Notes: |
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