{"product_id":"cistus-purpureus","title":"Cistus purpureus – Purple Rock Rose","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCistus purpureus – Purple Rock Rose\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCistus purpureus\u003c\/em\u003e 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 hot, dry borders, gravel gardens, and coastal planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Cistus purpureus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid rosy-purple flowers with striking dark crimson basal blotches — June to July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally drought-tolerant once established — thrives in poor, dry soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic grey-green foliage provides year-round interest and fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and free-flowering — makes an impact in its first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for Mediterranean, gravel, coastal, and low-maintenance gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees and pollinators throughout the flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; thrives in hot, exposed spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor to moderately fertile, well-drained or dry; tolerates sandy and chalky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in most of the UK (RHS H4); provide shelter in colder regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.2m with a similar spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape; avoid cutting into old wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in the sunniest, most sheltered spot available for best performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent drainage is essential — avoid heavy, waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo feeding required — rich soils can reduce flowering and hardiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch with gravel rather than organic matter to keep the crown dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown and dispatched from Stoneybrook Nursery. All plants are carefully packaged to arrive in excellent condition, ready to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stoneybrook Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56939935302007,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/7234\/2610\/files\/cistus-purpureus-purple-rock-rose_plant.png?v=1779991955","url":"https:\/\/stoneybrooknursery.co.uk\/products\/cistus-purpureus","provider":"Stoneybrook Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}