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SOPHORA
Genus of about 50 species of herbaceous perennials and deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, widely distributed in tropical and temperate regions, found mostly in dry valleys and woodland and on rocky slopes of hills and mountains.
Further Reading....
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Deciduousleaves to 9cm (3½in) each composed of up to 17 grey-green leaflets
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WhiteBluish white -
Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy or spreading shrub. Produces flowers in terminal racemes to to 15cm (6in) long
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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 sunProtect from cold, dry winds
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originChina -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Entire
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Leaf shape
Obovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
Sophora - Growing Guide
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2.5m (8ft)
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3m (10ft) |
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False heath, Pichi
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SOPHORA microphylla 'Sun King'
Kowhai
Available from £25.00
Buy Varieties of SOPHORA
SOPHORA 'Little Baby'
Dwarf kowhai
grows a tangle of interlacing branches which are golden in colour. Small bright yellow flowers. Grows to only 3-4 feet and is frost hardy to -10 ° C
Gift-wrapping available
£17.00 each
SOPHORA microphylla 'Sun King'
Kowhai
extremely hardy plant with bright yellow clusters of claw-like flowers in profusion over a long period in late winter and spring
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
SOPHORA molloyi 'Dragon's Gold'
Kowhai
lacy dark green foliage and tubular golden yellow flowers.
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£16.00 each
SOPHORA tetraptera
Kowhai
tubular yellow pea-shaped flowers in long drooping clusters. Needs a sunny south facing wall
Gift-wrapping available
£17.00 each
Useful extras...
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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