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EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Ballerina'
Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood
Flowers are pale pink inside with darker pink edges and crimson stamens
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - narrowly oblong to oblong-lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 8m (26ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - eventually a small, densely branched tree. Produces flowers 3cm (1¼in) across with red stamens.
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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 - site so that roots are in shade with crown in sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - a larger-flowered form. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Australia ( western Tasmania). Selection from a wild population collected in 1986. K. Gillanders, Kingston, Tasmania. -
Flower Shape - Saucer-shaped
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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Eucryphia - Care Guide
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8m (26ft)
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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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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