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COLUTEA x media 'Copper Beauty'
Commonly known as Bladder senna
Pinnate leaves and conspicuous orange pea flowers followed by large inflated seed pods
£25.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousBlue-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Orange
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RacemesRacemes to 10cm (4in) long of 3 to 8 flowers to 2cm (¾in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter in milder areas
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, bushy shrub. Flowers are followed by seed pods to 8cm (3in) long, turning copper-red
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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.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable 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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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