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CARPENTERIA californica 'Bodnant'
Commonly known as Californian anemone bush, Californian mock orange
Perhaps the hardiest of the carpenterias with upright habit and single flowers at the tip of the stems
Further Reading....
CARPENTERIA californica 'Bodnant'
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Evergreen
Glossy, dark green leaves 10-12cm (4-5in) long -
White -
Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Upright, open shrub with peeling, pale brown bark -
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
Shelter from dry, cold and strong winds. -
Additional Features
Good to know - ideal for a border or grown against a south or west facing wall, it could grow higher. -
Pests & Diseases
fungal leaf spot. -
Place of origin
garden origin. Selection from Bodnant Estate, N. Wales, UK -
Flower Shape
Cup-shaped - to 8cm (3in) across with central bosses of yellow stamens -
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above -
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
Summer -
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Carpenteria - Care 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.
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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