ARGYROCYTISUS battandieri
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ARGYROCYTISUS battandieri
Commonly known as Moroccan broom, Pineapple broom
Grey silken leaves and clusters of bright yellow pineapple-scented flowers. Best on a wall
£30.00 each
Specimen
£85.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Attractive to bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Gall mites, slugs if growing against a wall. -
Place of origin
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Deciduous3-palmate, silvery-grey leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Yellow
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RacemesFlowers 1.5-2cm (½-¾in) long in dense, terminal, upright racemes to 15cm (6in) long
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Entire
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, upright tree-like shrub, spreading with age
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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 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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