MITRARIA coccinea 'Lago Puyehue'
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MITRARIA coccinea 'Lago Puyehue'
Commonly known as Chilean mitre flower
(syn. Lake Puyehue) - free-flowering form with rich scarlet flowers. Very hardy
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Prefers a site where roots are cool and shaded but stems can grow into sunlight -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. -
Evergreen
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Red
Rich scarlet -
BorderSuitable for a sheltered border
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightWeakly scandent spreading shrub.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds. -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Mitraria - Growing Guide
