x Halimiocistus sahucii
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
x Halimiocistus sahucii plant details
x Halimiocistus sahucii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF x Halimiocistus sahucii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: cistaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for x Halimiocistus sahucii
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, seaside / salt and wind
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Compact, mound forming shrub 1-3' tall and 3-4' across. The downy leaves are narrow and dark green and provide a handsome foil for the abundant pure white flowers with yellow centers in late spring and early summer. Southern France.
By: Native Sons
Plentiful small white flowers cover this mounding 1-3' carpeter in summer as its tiny narrow leaves do all year; the prodigy of a cross-generic marriage between Halimium ; Cistus. Sun/Med-Dry/GdDrain
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about x Halimiocistus sahucii plant
How to Grow x Halimiocistus sahucii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- sun
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- dry in summer
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