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COLLETIA hystrix
Commonly known as Anchor plant
(armata) - stout spines and small white pitcher-shaped flowers
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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White -
Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 3m (10ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - stiffly branched, almost leafless shrub. Cylindrical sharp-pointed grey-green spines.
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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) -
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
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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 -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
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Colletia - Growing Guide
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