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"The plants arrived yesterday, beautifully packed. My daughter was thrilled with the rhododendron “Cynthia” – a lovely shape and full of buds – as it was for a dear friend of hers who had just lost her mother call Cynthia. My friend was delighted with her Astelia and I with the Calycanthus. Kind regards."
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"Hello Jane, We recently ordered some Boronia plants from you to be delivered to my sister in Pembrokeshire - we are in Australia. Just to let you know she was absolutely delighted with the plants and impressed with both their size and the perfect condition they were in. Boronias grow wild in the bush around here in Perth, but of course we can't send them to the UK! Many thanks for your prompt helpful replies to our emails - we'll certainly be ordering from you again. "
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CANTUA buxifolia

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

  • Good to know - an introduction by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb (1809-1864). First UK flowering in May 1848.
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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.

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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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 (2½-3in) 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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Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£17.50 each

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