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  • HOLODISCUS discolor
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    HOLODISCUS discolor

    Commonly known as Ocean spray, Spray bush

    An elegant shrub with feathery panicles of creamy-white flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Western North America.
    • Deciduous
      Broadly ovate, 4- to 8-lobed, grey-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, white-hairy beneath.
    • White
      Creamy white
    • Panicles
      Tiny flowers in plume-like panicles to 30cm (12in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Lobed
    • Ovate
    • Height
      4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous, upright shrub with arching branches.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      4m (13ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • 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 2
      Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
      Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
      When: Annually, after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus- rich.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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