Cistus ‘Sunset’ – Rock Rose

Cistus ‘Sunset’ is a striking, hardy Mediterranean shrub adored for its vivid magenta blooms with contrasting yellow centres. This colourful rock rose thrives in hot, dry conditions and brings bold energy to any low-maintenance garden.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Cistus ‘Sunset’

✔ Vibrant magenta flowers - Produces eye-catching blooms from late spring into summer.
✔ Drought tolerant - Perfect for dry, sunny Australian gardens.
✔ Compact and bushy form - Maintains a neat, rounded shape with minimal care.
✔ Great for poor soils - Thrives in sandy, rocky, or low-nutrient conditions.
✔ Reliable and low-maintenance - A tough shrub that asks for very little once established.

🏡 How to Use Cistus ‘Sunset’ in Your Garden

✅ Mediterranean borders - Ideal for pairing with olives, lavender, rosemary, and ornamental grasses.
✅ Coastal and rock gardens - Handles wind, salt, and tough soils brilliantly.
✅ Mass planting - Creates a bold, glowing carpet of colour when planted in groups.
✅ Slopes and hot spots - Perfect for harsh, exposed areas that need hardy, beautiful shrubs.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

• Spacing: Plant 70cm to 1 metre apart for dense groupings, or allow 1.2 to 1.5 metres for standalone shrubs. Add extra plants for a more striking block of sunset-coloured blooms.

• Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.

• Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed, making this plant an easy-care option.

❔ FAQs About Cistus ‘Sunset’

How big does Cistus ‘Sunset’ grow?
It reaches around 70–90cm tall and spreads 1 to 1.2 metres, forming a dense, rounded shrub.

How long does it flower?
It blooms heavily in late spring and early summer, with new waves of flowers appearing daily.

Is it suitable for coastal gardens?
Yes, it thrives in coastal conditions and tolerates salt spray and windy sites.

What sun exposure does it prefer?
Full sun is essential for best flowering and compact growth.

Does it need pruning?
Pruning is optional; a light trim after flowering helps maintain a tidy shape.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Don’t wait, secure your Cistus ‘Sunset’ today and enjoy its vibrant Mediterranean colour!