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PODOCARPUS x 'County Park Fire'
Salmon-pink new growth in MAY, rich reddish-orange in winter. Slow growing
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBronze foliage in winter contrasts with new shoots in spring which start cream, changing to salmon pink and to green in summer.
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread90cm (3ft)
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ConiferFemale.
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Low, spreading habit.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
PODOCARPUS x 'County Park Fire'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden origin, Hutchins, Essex, UK
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub borderPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
Podocarpus - Care Guide
60cm (24in)
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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.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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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