Cistus 'Jessamy Beauty'

Also Known As

Jessamy Beauty Rockrose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

8a-10b

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Created and named by British Cistus aficionado, Eric Sammons, this Cistus 'Little Gem' and Cistus laurifolius cross celebrates not only showy blooms but a low comely mound, which responds well to pruning. The gold-centered, 2-_ in. white papery flowers are engraved with striking, nearly triangular burgundy marks at each petal's base, while gracing long, matt-finished, dark green slender leaves and somewhat lax, wine-infused stems. Full of vigor, 'Jessamy Beauty' merits her name especially when set against Melianthus 'Antonow's Blue's large blue-tinged foliage.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cistus 'Jessamy Beauty' plant

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