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    DESFONTAINEA
    DESFONTAINEA
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    DESFONTAINEA

    Commonly known as Chilean holly

    Genus of one species of evergreen shrub from rainforests and mountain slopes in the Andes.

    Generally a terrestrial plant but can grow as an epiphyte.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      In areas with high rainfall will tolerate open sites. Otherwise a cool, sheltered shrub border or peat garden.
    • Place of origin
      Andes
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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    varieties
    DESFONTAINEA spinosa
    Red tubular flowers tipped yellow hang amidst glossy green, holly-like leaves from midsummer to late autumn
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £27.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    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
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    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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