AZARA lanceolata

Narrow bright green leaves and fragrant mustard-yellow flowers

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£16.50 each

Available Early Spring 2021

Evergreen - lance-shaped, sharply toothed, hairless leaves to 6cm (2½in) long.
Yellow - mustard yellow
Height - 5m (16ft)
Spread - 5m (16ft)
Tall Shrub - arching, fern-like branches. Produces flowers in small, rounded clusters to 2cm (¾in) across.
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)
Full sun - shelter from cold winds
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none
Place of origin - Chile, Argentina
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

RHS group 8
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich.
Wildlife - Bee friendly -