COLLETIA paradoxa

(cruciata) - flat triangular spines, white flowers, slow growing

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£17.50 each

Availability yet to be determined

1.5 Litre

Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
White
Height - 3m (10ft)
Spread - 5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub - spreading shrub with flattened blue grey spines to 4cm (1½in) across with very few leaves
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
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 -