CISTUS PURPUREUS

Overview & Features

• Cistus purpureus, commonly known as Purple Rock Rose, is an evergreen shrub grown for its vibrant spring flowers.

• Produces large, crinkled pink-purple blooms with deep maroon blotches at the base of each petal.

• Flowers appear in late spring to early summer and are produced freely in sunny conditions.

• Each individual flower lasts a day, but the plant blooms continuously over several weeks.

• Features aromatic, dark green, slightly sticky foliage.

• Forms a rounded, bushy shrub with an upright habit.

• Typically grows 1–1.5 metres in height and spread.

• Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, gravel beds, and coastal planting.

This variety is valued for its bold flower colour and excellent drought tolerance.

Planting & Positioning

• Plant in full sun for the best flowering display.

• Requires well-drained soil and dislikes heavy, waterlogged conditions.

• Thrives in sandy, gravelly, or moderately poor soils.

• Avoid overly rich soil, which can reduce flowering performance.

• Ideal for sheltered, sunny borders or slopes.

• Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball and the same depth.

• Plant at the same depth as it was in the pot and firm gently.

• Suitable for coastal gardens with good drainage.

Cistus performs best in warm, sunny, free-draining sites.

Watering, Feeding & Flowering

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots.

• Once established, plants are highly drought tolerant.

• Avoid excessive watering, particularly in winter.

• Feed lightly in spring only if soil is very poor.

• Excess fertiliser can encourage leafy growth at the expense of flowers.

• Flowering typically occurs from late spring into early summer.

• Full sun promotes the heaviest and brightest blooms.

Good drainage and sunlight are essential for strong flowering.

Pruning, Maintenance & General Care

• Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

• Avoid cutting back into old woody stems, as regrowth may be limited.

• Remove any dead or damaged growth as needed.

• Mulch with gravel around the base to improve drainage.

• Protect from severe frost and prolonged winter wet in colder areas.

• Generally low maintenance when planted in suitable conditions.

With full sun and sharp drainage, Cistus purpureus will provide vivid spring colour and evergreen structure year after year

• Size
  3 lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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