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    COLLETIA paradoxa

    Commonly known as Anchor plant

    (cruciata) - flat triangular spines, white flowers, slow growing
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    1.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
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    • 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)
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • White
    • Tubular
      Minute flowers with prominent calyces
    • Border
      Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Spreading shrub with flattened blue grey spines to 4cm (1½in) across with very few leaves
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Open site - shelter from cold drying winds
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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