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PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Purpureus'
Commonly known as Houpara

Attractive bronze-purple foliage especially when young
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand. Garden origin -
Evergreen
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Purple
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Palmate
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightMultistemmed, bushy shrub
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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.
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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) -
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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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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