This flannel bush is a cross between classic F. californicum and F. mexicanum  and is a cultivar brought about by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.  It is a large  robust plant reported to reach 20 to 30 feet tall  and grows in a wide vase shape for a width of 15 to 20 feet. However we have noticed that this hybrid grows more slowly and stays smaller than the original and may be more suitable for smaller spaces. Pacific Sunset has large  fuzzy  3? yellow flowers that have an orange- red blush  as opposed to the original full yellow.  The leaves of the plant are fairly sturdy like a geranium?s  and have a similar shape.  Fremontodenron is given the common name ?flannel bush? due to the leaves  stems  and flower bracts all being covered in thick  visible hairs.  This is a stunning plant when in bloom in spring  and off bloom is an interesting evergreen texture in the water wise garden.  Fremontodendron ?Pacific Sunset? does well on slopes since it favors sandy  rocky  exceptionally well-draining soil  needs full sun to light shade  and dry conditions.  ?Pacific Sunset? is drought tolerant and needs no supplemental water in summer once established.