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BERBERIDOPSIS corallina
Commonly known as Coral plant
Woody climber from moist woodland in Chile. Coral-red flowers.
£27.50 each
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Good to know
Prune only if essential -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Chile -
EvergreenHeart-shaped, dark-green leaves, 10cm (4in) long, glaucous beneath. Small marginal spines.
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Red
Coral red -
RacemesPendent, terminal racemes and in 2- or 3-flowered clusters from the upper leaf axils
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
5m (16ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWeakly twining climber. Spherical flowers are 1.5cm (½in) across on stalks 5cm (2in) long.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soilHumus-rich, well drained
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Against a wallNorth-facing wall or into a tree
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Partial shade
Sheltered site
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