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COLLETIA paradoxa
Commonly known as Anchor plant
(cruciata) - flat triangular spines, white flowers, slow growing
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Height - 3m (10ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - spreading shrub with flattened blue grey spines to 4cm (1½in) across with very few leaves
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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 above the flowers. Attracts insects and butterflies late in the year. Can be tip-pruned when young to encourage bushinessg -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - South America(Brazil, Uruguay) -
Flower Shape - Tubular - - minute flowers with prominent calyces
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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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3m (10ft)
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