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Cistus x heterocalyx 'Chelsea Bonnet'

Also Known As

  • Cistus 'Chelsea Bonnet'
  • Chelsea Bonnet Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Cistus x heterocalyx 'Chelsea Bonnet' plant details

Cistus x heterocalyx 'Chelsea Bonnet' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus x heterocalyx 'Chelsea Bonnet'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: hedge, long-blooming, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x heterocalyx 'Chelsea Bonnet'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Choice cultivar noted for its rounded, mounding form. Numerous pure white blooms are held against narrow, highly textured foliage through the summer. Plant on banks or in a dry garden. Hardy to 10F.
Evergreen shrub with small white flowers.

Gardening facts about Cistus x heterocalyx 'Chelsea Bonnet' plant

How to Grow Cistus x heterocalyx 'Chelsea Bonnet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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