LOMATIA tinctoria
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LOMATIA tinctoria
Small suckering shrub forming a thicket. Long pinnate leaves and flowers suphur-yellow in bud changing to creamy-white
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Australia(Tasmania) -
Evergreen2-pinnate, dark-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long, deeply cut into linear-lance-shaped leaflets.
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Yellow
Sulphur yellow -
Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Pinnate
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Lanceolate
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Linear
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFlowers, 1cm (½in) long are carried im racemes to 10cm (4in) or more, long.
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
shelter from cold winds. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
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Lomatia - Growing Guide
