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VESTIA foetida
Commonly known as Huevil
(Syn. Lycioides) - greenish-yellow fuchsia-like flowers, pungent foliage
£16.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Chile -
EvergreenGlossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in).
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Yellow
Greenish yellow -
BorderSuitable for a sheltered border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Obovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect shrub. Produces pendent, tubular flowers singly or in clusters from the leaf axils. Flowers are to 3cm (1½in) long with protruding stamens.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented foliageUnpleasantly scented when crushed.
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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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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold drying winds -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Vestia foetida - Growing Guide
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