Cistus x purpureus ‘Alan Fradd’

 

These lovely, drought tolerant, evergreen shrubs are somewhat underused in gardens. They offer attractive foliage and lots of large, beautiful flowers resembling a single rose in shades of pink or white. The petals are like crepe paper, thin and crinkled. This cultivar has pure white flowers with a burgundy spot at the base of each of the five petals.

Common Name:  Rock Rose

Family:  Cistaceae (The Rockrose Family)

Zone Hardiness:  7-10

Light:  Full Sun

Height:  4-6'

Width:  3-5'

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Foliage Colour:  Green

Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Shrub

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Soil Moisture:  Dry, Drought Tolerant

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Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Dry sunny sites.

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