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HOHERIA 'Glory of Amlwch'
Commonly known as New Zealand lacebark
A hybrid between H.glabrata and H.sexstylosa with pure white flowers densely crowded on the stems
Further Reading....
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - narrowly oval, toothed, glossy, bright-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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White
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Height - 2.4m (8ft)
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Spread - 1.8m (6ft)
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Tall Shrub - spreading shrub or small tree. Produces clusters of large flowers to 4cm (1½in) across.
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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)
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Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds.
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - attractive to butterflies.
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Pests & Diseases - coral spot (in damp, shady sites)
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Place of origin - New Zealand. This cultivar, of garden origin, from Anglesey, Wales.
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Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - attractive to butterflies.
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Butterfly friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Hoheria Growing Guide
2.4m (8ft)
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1.8m (6ft) |
Useful extras...

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