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DODONEA
Genus of 68 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees found in tropical and subtropical regions, but primarily in Australia, where they grow in dry, open forest, thickets and scrub.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - shrubs and small trees.
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Tall Shrub
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - - if growing in greenhouse use loam based compost - full light -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - grown for the foliage. Leaves are dotted with glands and are scattered along the stems. -
Pests & Diseases - red spider mites in greenhouse conditions. -
Place of origin - Australia -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
Dodonea - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of DODONEA
DODONEA viscosa 'Purpurea' >
Commonly known as: Hop bush.
Oblong crinkled leaves with a purplish appearance
Useful extras...
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
