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    CRINODENDRON hookerianum
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    CRINODENDRON hookerianum

    Commonly known as Chilean lantern tree

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    (Syn. Tricuspidaria lanceolata) - crimson lanterns borne in profusion
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    • Good to know
      An 1848 introduction by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb (1809-1864)
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Chile.
    • Evergreen
      Narrowly elliptic to narrowly oblong, pointed, toothed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Red
    • Bell/Lantern
      Lantern-shaped flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) long
    • Woodland garden
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Incised
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Stiffly-branched shrub with upright shoots
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Full sun
      If in full sun roots need to be shaded and cool.
    • Partial shade
      Preferably.
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
       
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    Varieties

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    A striking new introduction with longer leaves and attractive pink lantern flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Alf Robbins'
    Pure white form
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £19.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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