STEPHANOTIS floribunda
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STEPHANOTIS floribunda
Commonly known as Floradora, Wax flower
Heavily scented long white tubular flowers. Suitable only for a frost free greenhouse or conservatory or as a pot plant indoors when in flower
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
The strongly-scented flower in wedding bouquets. -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mite, scale insects, mealybugs, root mealybugs. -
Place of origin
Madagascar. -
EvergreenOval to broadly elliptic, thick, glossy, mid- to deep-green leaves to 10cm (4in) or more long.
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White
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Height
3-6m (10-20ft) or more. -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWoody-stemmed climber. Sparsely-branched, twining climber. Produces clusters of 3-6 flowers 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Heated greenhouse - subtropical
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
With some midday shade
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