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CORYLOPSIS pauciflora
Commonly known as Cowslip bush, Winter hazel
Dense shrub with primrose yellow scented flowers
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Deciduousbright-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long, bronze when young.
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YellowPrimrose yellow -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy, spreading shrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Partial shade
CORYLOPSIS pauciflora
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Additional Features
Good to knowIntroduced into UK by Robert Fortune in 1860.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originTaiwan, Japan.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesPendent racemes to 3cm (1¼in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Corylopsis Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
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