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PUYA chilensis
Striking stiff leathery mid-green leaves of up to 3 feet in length with spines. Trumpet-shaped yellow or green flowers on a tall spike
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Evergreen - perennial bromeliad. Spreading, dense, terminal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves with marginal spines.
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Yellow - greenish yellow -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Tall Shrub - woody, swollen stem. Produces flowers to 5cm (2in) long with green sepals, in loosely branched panicles 1.5m (5ft) long.
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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) -
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Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Pests & Diseases - new growth susceptible to scale insects -
Place of origin - central Chile -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
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Puya - Growing Guide
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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
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