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Cistus, Rock Rose, Rockrose 'Sunset'

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Genus

Cistus (SIS-tus)

Info

Synonym

Cistus x pulverulentus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Knights Landing, California

Perris, California

Bryan, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Seattle, Washington

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