ACRADENIA frankliniae
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ACRADENIA frankliniae
Commonly known as Whitey wood
Long aromatic glossy leaves and white flowers. Prefers a damp habitat
£18.00 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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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Australia (Tasmania) -
Evergreen3-palmate leaves to 7cm (3in) long with 3 narrowly oval leaflets.
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White
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Star-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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Border
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Trifoliate
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Serrate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Produces flowers in terminal corymbs to 5cm (2in) across.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented foliageAromatic when crushed.
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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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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Partial shade
Shelter from cold winds. -
Broadly columnar
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Acradenia frankliniae - Care Guide
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