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Cistus x hybridus Little Miss Sunshine PP22364

Scientific Name: Cistus x hybridus 'Dunnecis'

Also Known As

  • Cistus x hybridus Little Miss Sunshine 'Dunnecis'
  • Little Miss Sunshine Dunnecis Rock Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Cistus x hybridus Little Miss Sunshine PP22364 plant details

Cistus x hybridus Little Miss Sunshine PP22364 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 hybridus Little Miss Sunshine PP22364

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, compact

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x hybridus Little Miss Sunshine PP22364

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly 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

Cistus x hybridus Little Miss Sunshine 'Dunnecis' forms low, evergreen mounds of crinkled green leaves with broad golden edges. Large, rose-like, single, white flowers with golden centres bloom from early summer. Full sun, lean, well drained soil. Drought tolerant.

Gardening facts about Cistus x hybridus Little Miss Sunshine PP22364 plant

How to Grow Cistus x hybridus Little Miss Sunshine PP22364

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly 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

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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