Cistus x pulverulentus 'Alan Fradd' | Purple-flowered Rock Rose - 20-25cm, 2lt Carpinus Reddish male catkins appear in

Reddish male catkins appear in spring before the leaves emerge

is an excellent slender ornamental tree

and fragrant

excellent for conifer beds

It is tolerant of partial shade

Cistus x pulverulentus 'Alan Fradd' | Purple-flowered Rock Rose - 20-25cm, 2lt Carpinus Reddish male catkins appear inCistus pulverulentus 'Alan Fradd' is a small, dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with dark green, lance shaped leaves and masses of large, papery white flowers with purple spots at the base of each petal and golden yellow antlers, blooming in June and July. Each flower lasts only for one day. Cistus pulverulentus 'Alan Fradd' can grow well in almost any type of soil, even poor, dry, and chalky, as long as it is well drained and in sunny, sheltered