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DESFONTAINEA spinosa
Commonly known as Chilean holly
Red tubular flowers tipped yellow hang amidst glossy green, holly-like leaves from midsummer to late autumn
£27.50 each
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Good to know
Introduced by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb in the mid 1800s -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Andes (from Colombia to Straits of Magellan) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreensmooth, spiny, dark-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Red
Red and yellow tipped -
TubularTo 4cm (1½in) long
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BorderSuitable for a moist border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Ovate
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
Spread
To 2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDense, bushy shrub. Produces pendent flowers from the upper leaf axils.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous lovingPeaty, moist soil
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Full shade
To dappled shade -
Mature Sizeto 2m (6½ft)
to 2m (6½ft)
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Desfontanea - Growing Guide
