rock rose 'Sunset'
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Sunset' is a low spreading shrub with wavy, grey-green leaves and clusters of yellow-centred, rose-pink flowers 5cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- rock rose 'Sunset' (Cistus × pulverulentus 'Sunset')
- Genus
- Cistus
- Family
- Cistaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
rock rose 'Sunset' pictures
Distribution of rock rose 'Sunset'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rock rose 'Sunset'
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rock rose 'Sunset' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Growing
Will grow well in poor soils but may become chlorotic with age on chalky soils. Needs a sheltered position in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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