Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 8-11
Quaint and Showy Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose
- Colorful Flowering Evergreen
- White Buds with Bright Yellow Cores
- Perennial with Variegated Foliage
- Fantastic Low to the Ground Form
- Easy to Maintain
- Pest and Disease Resistant
- Thrives in Full Sun
- Attracts Many Pollinators
Gardeners and landscapers alike know the benefits of perennials in gardens and yards alike. Largely eye-catching and excellent at filling space, these lasting plants make for a reliable addition to nearly any growing space.
Those looking to liven up their growing areas with a bit of color need look no further than the Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose (Cistus x hybridus 'Little Miss Sunshine' PP22364). Bringing all the staples of your typical perennial, this rockrose plant adds some unique twists to the table.
The foliage of this pretty little evergreen shrub is a variegated combination of bright green leaves adorned with golden trim. The yellow and green contrasting make this gorgeous plant almost glow in the summer sun.
Starting in the early summer this perennial shrub starts to put on a show with amazing delicate opal blooms. These soft five-petaled white flowers have a brilliant yellow core that really pop against the white and green backdrop.
The Little Miss Sunshine Rockrose has very hardy qualities due to its heritage crossed with the Cistus plant. Tolerant of salt levels, droughts, pests, diseases and heat you will almost have to try to kill this durable shrub.
This perennial shrub is sure to be a fan favorite for the wildlife around your growing space. Pollinators are sure to make the most of the attractive blooms decorating this plant.
The Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose is sure to make a great addition to your garden this growing season. Be sure to order your own shrub from Nature Hills today!
How to Use Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose in the Landscape
Due to the natural hardiness of the Little Miss Sunshine Rockr Rose, sometimes spelled Rockrose, it makes for an excellent addition to the average rock garden. Use this as a wide groundcover or accent to the flowers and other shrubs to maximize your rock garden's potential.
The delicate white blooms of this shrub also fit the description of your usual cottage garden. Its small size makes it work great as the lowest tier in a multi-level flowering design.
Salt tolerance reigns true as one of the most useful aspects of hardiness on display alongside this plant's beautiful opalescent blooms. Coastal gardens are sure to benefit from the hardy addition of this fine shrub.
These white blooms do more than draw the attention of your neighbors, but your local pollinators won't be able to resist either! Pollinator gardens will thrive with the addition of the Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose in both beauty and functionality.
The drought survivability of this Rock Rose is surprisingly high. Dry gardens will get a surprise burst of color that will laugh in the dry seasons when you purchase your own shrub.
The small size of this Rockrose means it fits in most containers especially well. Use one or several of these container shrubs to add spots of delicate color to your porch or growing area.
The evergreen nature of the Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose means it makes for fantastic winter interest. Use this to your advantage when planting to add a splash of green and gold where your yard will need it most in the cold winter months.
The attractive variegated foliage makes for a great groundcover on its own. Several of these shrubs can cover a pretty wide surface area with ease.
Strong roots make the Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose a great plant to consider for slopes in your growing area as well! With soil erosion prevented and a solid view to boot this perennial can do it all!
Looking for a royal entrance to your garden? Little Miss Sunshine Rock Roses can be planted in succession along a path for a glamorous line of white, green and gold decorating everyone's approach.
#ProPlantTips for Care
While naturally hardy, soil selection can be an important part of keeping your Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose happy and healthy. Avoid poor soils that retain lots of water to avoid drowning your shrub.
This perennial absolutely adores sun, so be sure to give it loads of sunshine. It can tolerate some shade, but be sure it is getting much more sun than it is shade to stay healthy.
The Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose may need the occasional pruning throughout its lifetime. When pruning, be sure to wait until flowering has finished to prevent damage to the plant's potential growth.
While it does well enough on its own this shrub's growth could benefit from the occasional use of fertilizer. Once the frost of early spring ceases for the season you should fertilize your Rock Rose shrub for maximum fertilizer potential.
Your Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose is sure to benefit from some mulch. Throw down some extra to help protect your shrub while adding another layer of lovely accent to this cute little plant.
The Little Miss Sunshine Rock Rose is a titan of resilience sure to raise the bar in your growing areas. Be sure to order your own today from our online store at Nature Hills!
