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    PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Purpureus'
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    PSEUDOPANAX lessonii 'Purpureus'

    Commonly known as Houpara

     AWARD
    Attractive bronze-purple foliage especially when young
     
    Plant Details
    • Architectural interest
    • Exotic plants
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand. Garden origin
    • Evergreen
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Purple
    • Palmate
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Multistemmed, bushy shrub
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Australian / New Zealand
      Border
      Suitable for a warm, sheltered border
      Patio / pot plants
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Shelter from cold, drying winds
      Partial shade
      Dappled shade
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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.
    1ltr
    £8.00
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    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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