Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today!
We are pleased to say that the nursery and gardens are open to visitors. We are also still offering click and collect orders from the website. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please be aware that courier deliveries can be delayed, due to high volumes.
SOPHORA 'Little Baby'
Commonly known as Dwarf kowhai
Grows a tangle of interlacing branches which are golden in colour. Small bright yellow flowers. Grows to only 3-4 feet and is frost hardy to -10 ° C
Further Reading....
-
Evergreen
-
Yellow -
Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
-
Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - small, pinnate leaves
-
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) -
Full sun -
Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - trouble free -
Place of origin - New Zealand (South Island) -
Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
-
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
-
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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
-
Spring
-
Summer
-
Winter
-
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sophora - Growing Guide
|
1m (39in)
|
|
|
|
2m (6½ft) |
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
Share this page
