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Local Verdict
"A low-growing spreader that covers dry banks with magenta flowers. Fire resistant if hydrated."
Difficulty
Growth RateFast
LifespanModerate
Overview
Rockroses are staples for hot, dry banks where hose water doesn't reach. 'Sunset' is a lower-growing variety with felted grey leaves and bright magenta flowers.
Each flower lasts only a day, but the plant produces new ones daily for weeks. It withstands salt, wind, and drought.
Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Soil Type
Well-drained
Elevation
Up to 3,500 ft
Care Cheat Sheet
- 01.
Don't Prune Hard: Like Ceanothus, it won't regrow from old wood. Tip prune only.
- 02.
Bank Cover: Plant 4 feet apart to cover a slope.
- 03.
Zero Fertilizer: Likes soil poor and gritty.
