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ZENOBIA pulverulenta 'Raspberry Ripple'
Commonly known as Honeycup
White flowers are edged and striped with red. A most unusual and attractive plant
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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WhiteWhite with pink
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading shrub with slender, arching shoots. Pendent, bell-shaped flowers are produced in erect racemes to 20cm (8in) long
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunSheltered site
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Partial shadePlant in shade if soil dries out in summer
ZENOBIA pulverulenta 'Raspberry Ripple'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden origin
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOblong
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Pruning groupPruning group 2Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersAniseed scented
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingMoist, humus-richFertile moist well-drained soil
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Zenobia - 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.
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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
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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