Cistus x purpureus

€18,00

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Anti-spiraling pots

Quick attachment

Low water requirement

Ready to plant

Cistus x purpureus is a hybrid variety of cistus, resulting from a cross between Cistus creticus and Cistus ladanifer.

It is a vigorous evergreen plant that develops into a dense shrub with a rounded habit. In spring, large pinkish-purple flowers appear, enhanced by purple spots clustered around the heart of yellow stamens. These bright, intense colors create a beautiful contrast with the dark green foliage.

Cistus x purpureus does not mind poor or sandy soils, provided they are well-drained. This cistus species will require little maintenance in terms of weed removal: its allelopathic properties will inhibit the growth of weeds in the immediate vicinity. Given its good salt tolerance, Cistus x purpureus is an excellent choice for any coastal garden.

You can create combinations rich in color contrasts by placing Cistus x purpureus near Ceanothus plants or Perovskia atriplicifolia, or incorporate it into a Mediterranean garden by pairing it with some of the classic aromatic herbs (Rosmarinum officinalis, Salvia officinalis, Lavandula angustifolia, Calamintha nepeta).

In spring, large flowers appear in a deep pinkish-purple colour, with purple blotches around the centre of yellow stamens, contrasting beautifully with the dark green foliage.

It does not fear poor or sandy soils, provided they are well-drained, and it resists salt spray, making it excellent for a coastal garden. It grows in full sun or partial shade and requires little maintenance thanks to its allelopathic properties.

To create color contrasts, you can pair it with Ceanothus or Perovskia atriplicifolia; in a Mediterranean garden, it also pairs well with classic aromatic plants such as rosemary, sage, lavender, and Calamintha nepeta.

Shipping

  • Italy: delivery within 48/72 hours of shipping.
  • International: delivery within a maximum of 5 days.
  • We ship from Monday to Wednesday: so that the plants only travel on weekdays and do not sit in the courier's warehouses over the weekend. Orders received from Thursday to Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
  • Packaging designed for live plants, to ensure they arrive in good condition.

When you receive the delivery or hold-for-collection notice, please collect the package as soon as possible: plants suffer if they remain closed in the box for too long.

Returns and damaged plants

  • Right of withdrawal within 14 days of receipt, as provided for by the Consumer Code. The product must be returned intact and in its original packaging; return shipping costs are borne by the customer.
  • Plant arrived damaged? Please let us know within 7 days of receipt, with a few photos of the plant and the packaging: we will assess a replacement or refund together.

All the details are in the Terms of Sale and the withdrawal form. If you have any questions, write to us.

Pianta di Cistus purpureus in vaso di cartone 9x9x20

Cistus x purpureus

€18,00

€18,00

WHAT MAKES OUR PLANTS DIFFERENT

Long anti-spiraling vases

A traditional lawn is a fragile monoculture: it drinks thousands of liters of water every summer, needs mowing every week, and turns yellow as soon as you neglect it. An alternative lawn turns this logic on its head: instead of grasses, we use Mediterranean groundcovers selected in our nursery—low, dense, and hardy plants, born for hot and dry climates.

The result is a green, walkable carpet that blooms for months, withstands drought, salt spray, and frost, and reduces watering and maintenance by 80%. It is not an aesthetic compromise: it is a more beautiful, more vibrant lawn that is more honest with the environment.

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Technical Data Sheet

Everything you need to know about Cistus x purpureus

Format

Half tray of 30 seedlings (3 m²)

Tray of 60 seedlings (6 m²)

Cell diameter: 5 cm

Family

Cistaceae

Type

Shrub

Foliage

Dark green, evergreen

Flower color

  • Pink-purplish deep

Blooming Season

April, May

Cold resistance

Around -10°C

Salt spray resistance

Yes

Maximum height reached

1,25 m

Exhibition

  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

Quality and safety

We guarantee the highest quality: if anything arrives damaged, we will replace it at our expense.

Secure packaging

Crush-resistant and tip-proof packaging, designed to ensure the plants arrive intact.

After-sales support

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Payment in 3 installments

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