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TAMARIX ramosissima 'Pink Cascade'
Commonly known as Tamarisk
Reddish brown branches and pink flowers in summer. Ideal for coastal planting
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - pointed leaves to 5mm (¼in) long.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - graceful shrub or small tree with arching red-brown shoots. Produces 5-petalled flowers in dense racemes to 7cm (3in) long on the new shoots.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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 sun - shelter from cold, dry winds in inland areas. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. T. pentandra. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - southeastern Europe to Asia -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil - - in coastal areas. Inland a more moist soil is preferred.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Tamarix - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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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.
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