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DANAE racemosa
Commonly known as Alexandrian laurel
(Ruscus racemosus) - shade tolerant evergreen with arching sprays of narrow polished leaves
£20.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Slow to establish. Can be a rare and hard-to-find plant -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Turkey -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLance-shaped, leaf-like stems to 10cm (4in).
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Yellow
Greenish yellow -
RacemesTerminal racemes 5cm (2in) long of 5-8 flowers
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightShrub-like perennial with slender green shoots. Flowers are followed by small, orange-red berries.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full shade
Full sun
Shelter from cold winds
Partial shade
Danae - Growing Guide
