Cistus × Purpureus 'Alan Fradd' | Evergreen Shrub | Size: 5 litre, 22.5cm Pot | Current Height: 40cm, Pot included

Cistus 'Alan Fradd' is a stunning evergreen shrub. This hardy plant thrives in full sun and poor, well-draining soil, making it perfect for dry, low-maintenance landscapes. Its spreading growth habit also makes it an excellent choice for groundcover or for use in rockeries, borders, and coastal gardens.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Cistus × Purpureus 'Alan Fradd'
• Common Name: Alan Fradd Rock Rose
• Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Size at Maturity: 2-3 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Indoor Plant: Not suitable for indoors, thrives best in outdoor sunny spots
• Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established, prefers dry conditions
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Temperature & Hardiness: Hardy in warm climates, drought-tolerant
• Soil Preference: Well-draining, poor to average soil
• Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer
• Flower Colour: Bright white flower with a dark maroon blotch at the base of each petal

Additional Information:

• Foliage: Glossy, aromatic, dark green leaves
• Uses: Perfect for groundcover, rockeries, coastal gardens, or dry, low-maintenance landscapes
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance, occasional trimming after flowering
• Attracts: Bees and other pollinators
• Drought Tolerance: Highly drought-tolerant once established

Why Choose Us?
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