COLLETIA hystrix

(armata) - stout spines and small white pitcher-shaped flowers

£17.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Semi-evergreen Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
White
Height
3m (10ft)
Spread
3m (10ft)
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Stiffly branched, almost leafless shrub. Cylindrical sharp-pointed grey-green spines.
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)
Full sun
Open site. Shelter from cold drying winds.
Additional Features
Good to know - BEWARE - sharp spines close to the flowers. Attracts insects and butterflies late in the year. Also known as barbed-wire bush. Can be tip-pruned when young to encourage bushiness
Pests & Diseases
none
Place of origin
Chile
Flower Shape
Tubular - minute flowers with prominent calyces
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants
Scented flowers
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Summer
Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil