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PHILLYREA angustifolia
Commonly known as Jasmine box
Small, fragrant creamy yellow flowers on this dense bushy shrub. Excellent for coastal exposure
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EvergreenNarrow, dark green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long
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YellowCreamy yellow -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubCompact, rounded shrub. Inconspicuous small flowers appear in the leaf axils followed by spherical blue-black fruit 5mm (¼in) across
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sunShelter from cold winds -
Partial shadeWill tolerate some partial shade
PHILLYREA angustifolia
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Pests & DiseasesWhiteflies
Place of originMediterraneanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with some shelter
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shape
Linear
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1
Pruning group 5Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Hedging - Box Alternatives
Phillyrea - Growing Guide
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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
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