Cistus ‘Mickie’ | Variegated Rockrose Plant | Drought Tolerant Evergreen Shrub | Xeriscape & Mediterranean Garden Plant | Deer Resistant

Bring vibrant color and effortless beauty to your landscape with Cistus ‘Mickie’ (Variegated Rockrose)—a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub prized for its gold-and-green variegated foliage and delicate white blooms.

Perfect for low-water gardens and sunny landscapes, this easy-care shrub thrives where other plants struggle.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love ‘Mickie’ Rockrose

• 🌿 Striking gold and green variegated foliage year-round
• 🌸 Abundant white flowers with sunny yellow centers
• ☀️ Thrives in hot, dry, full sun conditions
• 💧 Ideal for xeriscape and water-wise gardens
• 🦌 Naturally deer-resistant and low maintenance

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Cistus x ‘Mickie’
• Common Name: Variegated Rockrose
• Type: Evergreen shrub
• Height: 18–36 inches
• Spread: 3+ feet
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
• Light: Full sun
• Water: Low once established
• Zones: Typically 8–11 (check your region)

🌿 Perfect For

• Xeriscape & water-wise gardens 💧
• Mediterranean-style landscapes 🌿
• Rock gardens & slopes
• Coastal gardens 🌊
• Low-maintenance borders

🌿 Care Tips

• Plant in well-draining soil (critical for success)
• Avoid overwatering—this plant prefers dry conditions
• Full sun = best color and flowering
• Light pruning after bloom to maintain shape
• Avoid heavy fertilization

📦 Shipping Info

• Ships in a 1-gallon pot, well-rooted and ready to plant
• Growth stage varies by season
• Blooms not guaranteed at time of delivery