• Cistus × pulverulentus ‘Sunset’
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Cistus × pulverulentus ‘Sunset’

Rock Rose

£14.39
£17.99
£14.39

3 litre pot

Turn up the heat in your garden with Cistus ‘Sunset’, a ground-hugging showstopper that smothers itself in magenta-pink flowers with golden centres from late spring. This sun-loving evergreen is ideal for gravel gardens, slopes, and hot, dry borders—delivering colour, resilience, and pollinator appeal with barely any effort.
  • Vibrant, long-flowering display
  • Good groundcover on dry, sunny banks
  • Evergreen foliage for year-round texture
  • Perfect for poor, dry soils

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June

  • Soil type

    Free-draining, sandy or stony soil

Cistus × pulverulentus ‘Sunset’

  • Why we like this plant

    If you want drama and colour without the maintenance, Cistus ‘Sunset’ delivers every time. Its magenta blooms practically glow in the sun, and its silvery leaves look good all year round. It’s a magnet for bees and thrives where many plants struggle—hot, dry, sunny spaces. It’s a must for gravel gardens, Mediterranean borders, or simply brightening up a tricky spot.

  • About this plant

    Cistus ‘Sunset’ is a striking, low-growing evergreen shrub that bursts into vivid colour in late spring. Its rich magenta-pink flowers, each with a warm golden centre, glow brightly against a backdrop of silvery-grey foliage. Although each individual flower lasts just a day, the plant blooms abundantly for several weeks, creating a vibrant display. Compact and spreading, it’s perfect for sunny slopes, gravel gardens, and Mediterranean-style planting, where it can sprawl naturally and thrive with minimal fuss.

  • Key features

    • Magenta-pink blooms with golden centres
    • Compact, spreading habit
    • Silvery-grey evergreen foliage
    • Drought and salt tolerant
    • Great for pollinators

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 60–80cm | Spread: 120–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Low, wide-spreading mound with woody stems and soft, silvery leaves topped by papery, vibrant blooms.

  • Moisture

    Dry to moderately moist

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for banks, front-of-border planting, rockeries, and Mediterranean schemes

Planting guide

Plant in full sun in spring or early autumn. Choose poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid overfeeding—this encourages leggy growth.

Care tips

Water during prolonged droughts in the first year. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Avoid cutting into old wood.

Winter care

Very little care needed—just ensure good drainage to avoid root rot. In colder regions, mulch around the base in late autumn. Do not hard prune.