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CANTUA buxifolia

Additional Plant Details

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    Pests & Diseases - red spider mite, whitefly - more usually under glass.

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    Place of Origin - Peru, northern Chile, Bolivia.

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CANTUA buxifolia

Magic tree, Sacred flower of the Incas

Attractive tender small shrub with drooping carmine pink tubular flowers in APRIL

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - lance-shaped, softly-hairy, mid-green leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
Medium Shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - long-tubed, pendent flowers 6-7cm (2.5-3in) long.

Hardiness Rating

Half hardy to Frost tender - Plant can withstand down to 0°C (32°F) but may well only tolerate as low as 5°C (41°F)
Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam-based compost for greenhouse - plenty of light.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 2.5m (8ft)
Spread - in metres - 1.5 - 2.5m (5-8ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun - warm sheltered site.

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Flowers In

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Buy CANTUA buxifolia

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£15.50 each

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