Description
Cistus ‘Alan Fradd’
Foliage: Evergreen, with narrow, grey-green, slightly sticky leaves that provide year-round interest
Size: Medium shrub reaching 1–1.2 meters in height and up to 1.5 meters in spread
Growth Habit: Low, bushy, and rounded habit with a loose, informal shape
Hardiness: Hardy in mild areas; tolerates drought, poor soils, and coastal exposure; may need shelter in harsh winters
Sun Requirements: Requires full sun for best flowering and compact form
Soil Type: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, chalky, or stony soils with a neutral to alkaline pH
Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established—avoid overwatering
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and other pollinators with its open, nectar-rich flowers
Maintenance: Very low-maintenance; no routine pruning—lightly trim after flowering if shaping is desired
Uses: Ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens, Mediterranean plantings, coastal gardens, or low-maintenance landscaping
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