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FREMONTODENDRON 'California Glory'
Commonly known as Flannel bush, Fremontia
Requires a sunny position, flowers golden yellow
(UK Delivery Only)
£27.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Phytophthora root rot may be a problem. -
Place of origin
USA, northern Mexico. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen5-lobed, dark-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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Yellow
Golden yellow -
Saucer-shaped4-6cm (1½-2½in) across
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Lobed
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Orbicular
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, upright then spreading shrub
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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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skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Mature Size6m (20ft)
4m (13ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for the back of a borderPatio / pot plants
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Soil Conditions
Neutral to alkaline soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wallPrefers a warm, sunny wall
Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds.
Fremontodendron Growing Guide
