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CISTUS x purpureus 'Alan Fradd'

White flowers with red marks at the base of each petal. Often has some flowers which revert in part to rosy-crimson

£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each

Normally 3 - 5 days

Additional Features

	Good to know	Pinch back after flowering. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
	Pests & Diseases	None.
	Place of origin	Southern Europe.

Garden Location/Conditions

	Coastal / windswept	Suitable for open site, slightly back from the sea
	Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Leaf shape

	Lanceolate	(see photos above)
	Obovate	(see photos above)

Pruning group

	Pruning group 5	Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning. Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly. When: Annually after flowering.
	Pruning group 6	Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning. Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space. When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.