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Cistus pulverulentus

Scientific Name: Cistus pulverulentus

Family: Cistaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cistus × pulverulentus 'Sunset'

Also known as Sunset Rockrose, Rock Rose 'Sunset', or Sun Rose, Cistus × pulverulentus 'Sunset' is a popular evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant flowers and drought tolerance.

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant is a shrub.
  • The plant has small parts, such as leaves and flowers.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cistus × pulverulentus 'Sunset'
  • Family: Cistaceae (Rockrose family)
  • Synonyms: Cistus 'Sunset', Cistus crispus 'Sunset' (incorrectly sold under this name)
  • Hybrid Origin: A hybrid of Cistus albidus and Cistus crispus

Description

  • Habit: Evergreen, compact spreading shrub with a rounded habit.
  • Size: Typically grows to a height and spread of around 2 feet (60 cm), though some sources mention 3-4 feet.
  • Foliage: Wavy-margined, grey-green leaves that are oblong and pubescent when young.
  • Flowers: Saucer-shaped, deep magenta-pink flowers that appear in flushes throughout the summer (June-July). Some flowers feature a dark brown mark at the base of each petal.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Spain and France (as a hybrid of Cistus albidus and Cistus crispus)
  • Adaptable to coastal environments.

Cultivation

  • Light: Prefers full sun.
  • Soil: Requires fertile, well-drained soil. Tolerant of any soil type.
  • Hardiness: Semi-hardy and perennial in Zones 8-11.
  • Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and easily maintained. Clipping after flowering helps keep the plant bushy. Remove no more than two-thirds of the growth and avoid cutting into old wood.

Quirky Facts

  • The name Cistus comes from the Greek word "kistos."
  • The specific epithet pulverulentus means "powdery" or "dust covered," possibly referring to the appearance of the leaves.

Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Duchy of Cornwall Nursery
  • Suttons Seeds and Plants
  • Alamy Stock Photos