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SOPHORA microphylla 'Sun King'
Commonly known as Kowhai
Extremely hardy plant with bright yellow clusters of claw-like flowers in profusion over a long period in late winter and spring
£25.00 each
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Good to know
Require long, hot summers to flower well -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Hillier Arboretum, Hampshire. -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.leaves to 15cm (6in) with up to 40 pairs of dark-green leaflets.
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Yellow
Bright yellow -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub. Produces flowers in racemes to 5cm (2in) long. Petals of the 5cm (2in) long flowers all point forwards.
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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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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Against a wall
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Full sun
Protect from cold, dry winds -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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