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HALLERIA lucida
Commonly known as Tree fuchsia
Small evergreen tree from South Africa. Glossy green foliage and tubular red flowers produced from its trunk
Further Reading....
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EvergreenTo semi-evergreen. Glossy, bright green leaves with finely toothed or scalloped margins
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Red -
Height2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tall ShrubMulti-branched shrub or small tree with pale grey to brown bark flaking in long strips. Flowers appear in small clusters in the buds of young shoots and in larger clusters on the main stem and older branches. Green berries ripen to black.
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Tree
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperateCan be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)Use loam-based compost (JI No. 3), or loamless, in bright, filtered light. Water freely when in growth
HALLERIA lucida
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Additional FeaturesOrnamental bark
Pests & DiseasesAphids, whiteflies, vine weevils, grey mould(Botrytis), rust
Place of originSouth Africa, eastern Africa to Ethiopia -
Flower ShapeTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Halleria - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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