PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Glow'

Commonly known as New Zealand pepper tree

Selection that colours bright pink-red on the new foliage. The colour fades but the leaves retain a pink-red glow
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Broadly elliptic, leathery leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
  • Height
    To 1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    To 1.2m (4ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Spreading, bushy shrub. Produces clusters of 2-5, or more, greenish yellow flowers 1cm (½in) across followed by spherical red berries maturing to black.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Glow'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. Drimys colorata
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    New Zealand
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Red
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
    Aromatic foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
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Pseudowintera - Growing Guide
to 1.2m (4ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
  to 1.2m (4ft)
  

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