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12 October 2010
Dunne Nurseries' Cistus x hybridus 'Little Miss Sunshine' won the Best New Plant Award at a number of prestigious trade shows during the last year.
The compact growing Rock Rose is hardy down to -13c, and will tolerate a wide variety of conditions. Unlike previous attempts at Variegated sports of the Cistus, 'Little Miss Sunshine' has very stable variegation with very little reversion. This stunning little plant produces small delicate white fllowers at the end of May. It is suitable for a well drained border and is also great in patio pots. The nursery's Kieran Dunne is excited about the prospects for his new Cistus: "It has all the attributes you would hope for in a good plant. It has season-round appeal with stunningly bright, variegated foliage retained through the winter when the stems develop a deep-purple colour." The plant is propargation protected, so Smiths buy the young plants to grow on to a saleable plant in the nursery. The first batch of these are now ready for sale at £8.99. Don't miss out!! These WILL sell quick.