Cistus purpureus – Purple Rock Rose

Cistus purpureus – Purple Rock RoseCistus purpureus Purple Rock Rose Cistus purpureus is a sun loving Mediterranean shrub that delivers a dazzling summer display with minimal effort. Each bloom is a rich rosy purple with a distinctive dark crimson blotch at the base of each petal fleeting but produced in such abundance that the plant is rarely without flower from early summer through to midsummer. Drought tolerant, fast growing, and wonderfully aromatic, it is the perfect choice for

Grow Britain's favourite pear with the classic Conference variety

Planting Advice

and hardy plum tree bears roundish red-purple dessert gages that are perfect for eating fresh

thereafter drought-tolerant once settled

Tolerates drought once established

Mulching around the base will help retain moisture and protect roots

and most UK climates

height 30–60cm

bushy growth

From mid to late summer

Weeping Willows prefer consistent moisture and will tolerate wet conditions

rounded head of soft