Cistus Purpureus Alan Fradd 3 Litre Pot

Cistus Purpureus 'Alan Fradd' – A Stunning Shrub with Eye-Catching Purple Flowers

Cistus purpureus Alan Fradd is a captivating evergreen shrub known for its striking white flowers with yellow centres an a purple blotch on the petals and attractive foliage. This cultivar of the rock rose offers an elegant display of vibrant blooms throughout the warmer months, making it an excellent choice for adding color and texture to gardens, borders, or containers. Alan Fradd thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions and is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant that provides visual appeal all year long.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

• Spring: In spring, Alan Fradd produces large, striking white flowers with yellow centres an a purple blotch on the petals, creating a dramatic and beautiful display. The foliage starts to develop a lush green appearance, adding texture and structure to the garden.
• Summer: Alan Fradd continues to bloom throughout the summer with an abundance of flowers, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The green foliage remains fresh and vibrant, contrasting beautifully with the vibrant blooms.
• Autumn: While the blooms may fade, the shrub's evergreen leaves provide structure and interest, maintaining a tidy and attractive appearance as the weather cools.
• Winter: The evergreen foliage of Alan Fradd adds a touch of greenery during the winter months, providing year-round structure and a subtle presence in the garden.

Structure & Form

• Cistus Alan Fradd grows to a height of 1 meter, making it an ideal shrub for smaller gardens, mixed borders, or containers.
• It has a bushy, rounded form with evergreen, lance-shaped leaves that create a dense, textured appearance throughout the year. The flowers bloom at the tips of the branches, providing an eye-catching contrast to the foliage.
• The plant’s compact size and symmetrical growth habit make it perfect for both informal and formal garden settings.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Mixed Borders & Flower Beds: Alan Fradd’s bold white flowers with yellow centres an a purple blotch on the petals flowers add a vibrant splash of color to mixed borders, while its evergreen foliage provides structure and year-round interest.
• Specimen Plant: The striking blooms and attractive foliage make it an ideal specimen plant, perfect for creating a focal point in the garden.
• Containers & Patios: Due to its compact size, Alan Fradd is ideal for containers and patios, where its beautiful flowers and tidy form can be enjoyed even in smaller spaces.
• Mediterranean & Drought-Tolerant Gardens: Alan Fradd is particularly well-suited to Mediterranean-style gardens or xeriscaping, where its drought tolerance and sun-loving nature can shine.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Alan Fradd thrives in full sun and requires a sunny spot to produce its vibrant flowers and maintain healthy growth. It can tolerate some light shade, but full sun is ideal for optimal flowering.
• Soil: This plant prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline soil and is tolerant of poor soils, making it ideal for sandy or rocky garden beds.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, well-suited for mild to moderate climates and can tolerate heat and drought once established.
• Maintenance: This low-maintenance shrub requires minimal care. Pruning can be done in early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged wood. Once established, Alan Fradd is highly drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardening.

Why Choose Cistus Purpureus 'Alan Fradd'?

• Stunning Purple Flowers: The large, eye-catching white flowers with yellow centres an a purple blotch on the petals provide a bold and beautiful display that lasts throughout the summer, attracting pollinators and adding color to your garden.
• Evergreen Foliage: The evergreen, lance-shaped leaves offer year-round structure, maintaining visual appeal even when the plant is not in bloom.
• Drought-Tolerant & Low-Maintenance: Alan Fradd is highly drought-tolerant once established and requires very little maintenance, making it perfect for busy gardeners or those looking for a hardy, low-care plant.
• Versatile & Compact: Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or as part of a mixed border, while its bright flowers ensure it will be a standout in any landscape.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Mediterranean Shrubs: Pair with other Mediterranean or drought-tolerant plants like Lavandula (Lavender), Rosmarinus (Rosemary), or Phlomis to create a cohesive and water-wise garden.
• Perennials: Combine with perennials such as Salvia, Echinacea, or Nepeta to create a colorful and layered garden with both texture and fragrance.
• Grasses: Pair with ornamental grasses like Festuca or Stipa for a contrasting texture that complements the evergreen foliage of Alan Fradd.
• Succulents & Cacti: For a more arid or low-water garden, combine with succulents like Sedum or Agave to create a striking, drought-tolerant landscape.

Cistus purpureus Alan Fradd is a beautiful, low-maintenance shrub that provides striking white flowers with yellow centres an a purple blotch on the petals and evergreen foliage. Perfect for sunny, dry spots, it offers year-round appeal with minimal care, making it an ideal choice for water-wise gardens, borders, or containers. Whether you want a vibrant focal point or a hardy, drought-tolerant addition to your landscape, Alan Fradd will provide stunning beauty and ease for years to come.

Cistus Purpureus Alan Fradd 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Pink Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.