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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) - pale pink with red stamens -
Height - 8m (26ft) -
Spread - 4m (13ft)
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Tall Shrub - eventually a small, densely branched tree.
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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 - - 3cm (1¼in) across
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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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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