Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset', Sunset Rock Rose well-draining soil Particularly drought-tolerant

Particularly drought-tolerant

Native to Mexico and the American Southwest

Deep burgundy/black/dark green highly textural leaves spread beneath vertical spires of sky-blue to violet in late spring

It's marvelous on a bank and a favorite selection year after year

Cistus x pulverulentus 'Sunset', Sunset Rock Rose well-draining soil Particularly drought-tolerantFelted, wavy, gray green leaves make a dense, evergreen, nearly ground cover shrub that has, like many Cistus, the affable quality of suppressing weeds. Sunset's plentiful saturated pink flowers open in spring and summer and can last into fall. From southern Europe. Mature size: 23 ft T x 4 5 ft W Minimum temperature: 5 F