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Cistus 'Jessamy Beauty'
Also Known As
- Jessamy Beauty Rockrose
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 4'-5'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Cistus 'Jessamy Beauty' plant details
Cistus 'Jessamy Beauty' 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. 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 'Jessamy Beauty'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: cistaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus 'Jessamy Beauty'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - 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
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How to Grow Cistus 'Jessamy Beauty'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - 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
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Cistus x hybridus 'Rencis'
aka Cistus corbariensis 'Second Honeymoon', Cistus x corbariensis 'Rencis', Second Honeymoon Rockrose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cistus obtusifolius, Rock Rose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Alan Fradd Rock Rose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cistus 'Snowfire', Snow Fire Rock Rose, Snowfire Cistus
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Jenkyn Place Rock Rose
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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