TAMARIX ramosissima 'Pink Cascade'
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TAMARIX ramosissima 'Pink Cascade'
Commonly known as Tamarisk
Reddish brown branches and pink flowers in summer. Ideal for coastal planting
£17.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Prune regularly to prevent shrubs becoming top-heavy and unstable. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Southeastern Europe to Asia -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousPointed leaves to 5mm (¼in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Filiform
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubGraceful shrub or small tree with arching red-brown shoots. Produces 5-petalled flowers in dense racemes to 7cm (3in) long on the new shoots.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilIn coastal areas. Inland a more moist soil is preferred.
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds in inland areas. -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Tamarix - Growing Guide
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