{"product_id":"cistus-x-purpureus","title":"Cistus x purpureus","description":"\u003cp\u003eCistus x purpureus is a \u003cstrong\u003ehybrid variety of cistus\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting from a cross between Cistus creticus and Cistus ladanifer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCistus x purpureus thrives in poor or sandy soils, provided they are well-drained. This cistus species will require little maintenance in terms of weed control: its \u003cstrong\u003eallelopathic properties\u003c\/strong\u003e will inhibit the growth of weeds in the immediate vicinity. Thanks to its good salt tolerance, Cistus x purpureus is an excellent choice for any coastal garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can create combinations rich in color contrast by planting Cistus x purpureus near Ceanothus or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/collections\/piante\/products\/perovskia-atriplicifolia\" title=\"Perovskia atriplicifolia plants for sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia\u003c\/a\u003e, or incorporate it into a Mediterranean garden by pairing it with some of the classic aromatic plants (Rosmarinum officinalis, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/collections\/piante\/products\/salvia-officinalis\" title=\"Salvia officinalis plants for sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/collections\/piante\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-vera\" title=\"Lavandula angustifolia 'Vera' plants for sale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Calamintha nepeta plants for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/collections\/piante\/products\/calamintha-nepeta\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalamintha nepeta\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e9x9x20 pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eCistaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDark green, evergreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eIntense pinkish-purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eApril, May\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDown to around -10°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eMedium to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e1.25 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun, partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39740008792232,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/products\/Cistus-purpureus-vaso.png?v=1619678030","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en-be\/products\/cistus-x-purpureus","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}