• Cistus × purpureus ‘Alan Fradd’
  • Cistus × purpureus ‘Alan Fradd’
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Cistus × purpureus ‘Alan Fradd’

Rock Rose

£14.39
£17.99
£14.39

3 litre pot

Bring Mediterranean magic to your garden with Cistus ‘Alan Fradd’, an effortlessly beautiful shrub that flourishes in sun and poor soil. Its crisp white flowers, each adorned with a deep maroon centre, bloom for weeks—drawing pollinators and admiring glances to gravel gardens, sunny borders, and coastal plots with ease.
  • Long flowering season
  • Low maintenance
  • Suited to dry and poor soils
  • Great in wildlife-friendly gardens

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  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    May, June, July

  • Soil type

    Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soils

Cistus × purpureus ‘Alan Fradd’
Cistus × purpureus ‘Alan Fradd’

  • Why we like this plant

    If you’re after a tough, sun-loving shrub that puts on a dazzling show with minimal effort, Cistus ‘Alan Fradd’ is a solid pick. Its pure white petals and striking red blotches make each flower a mini masterpiece, and the plant just keeps blooming. It’s perfect for adding a Mediterranean feel to your garden—even if the UK weather doesn’t always cooperate.

  • About this plant

    Cistus ‘Alan Fradd’ is a stunning, sun-loving evergreen shrub known for its pure white flowers, each centred with a deep maroon blotch and a golden eye. Blooming profusely from late spring into early summer, this rock rose cultivar creates a brilliant display against a backdrop of silvery-green foliage. Drought-tolerant and low maintenance, it's ideal for coastal gardens, gravel borders, and Mediterranean-style planting schemes. Its open flowers attract pollinators, and while each bloom lasts just a day, the plant produces a continuous succession of them.

  • Key features

    • Large white flowers with maroon centres
    • Evergreen with grey-green foliage
    • Drought tolerant
    • Perfect for Mediterranean and coastal gardens
    • Pollinator friendly

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 100–120cm | Spread: 120–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Rounded and bushy with arching stems and gently textured, evergreen foliage.

  • Moisture

    Dry to moderately moist; avoid waterlogging

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Perfect for sunny borders, coastal gardens, and gravel or Mediterranean schemes

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in a warm, sheltered spot with full sun and free-draining soil. Avoid moving once established, as it resents disturbance. Minimal feeding required.

Care tips

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape—avoid hard pruning. Water until established but don’t overdo it, especially in winter.

Winter care

Requires minimal winter care in well-drained soil. Protect from harsh frost in colder regions, especially in exposed sites. Avoid winter wet.