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COLQUHOUNIA coccinea vestita
Buddleja-like shrub with scarlet orange flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOr semi evergreen. Finely-toothed, sage-green aromatic leaves 20cm (8in) long.
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OrangeScarlet orange -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright shrub. Whorls of flowers to 2.5cm (1in) long are produced in terminal spikes.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun
COLQUHOUNIA coccinea vestita
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originWestern China, Himalayas. Named for Sir Robert Colquhoun, soldier and plant collector. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilShelter from cold winds. Provide a deep winter mulch. Usually re-sprouts from the base if cut back by hard frost.
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Colquhounia - Growing Guide
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