Cistus x purpureus 'Alan Fradd'

Low-growing, evergreen shrub, to only 3 ft tall and spreading to 3 ft or so. This exuberant spring bloomer produces large, pure white flowers with a cool red dash at the base of each petal. The foliage is handsome as well and gives off a pleasant resinous scent in the summer. For full sun and well-drained soil with little summer water once established. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7 with good drainage.

ALAN FRADD ROCKROSE

Cistaceae