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  • CARPENTERIA californica 'Bodnant'
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    CARPENTERIA californica 'Bodnant'

    Commonly known as Californian anemone bush, Californian mock orange

     AWARD
    Perhaps the hardiest of the carpenterias with upright habit and single flowers at the tip of the stems
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £30.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • 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
    • Evergreen
      Glossy, dark green leaves 10-12cm (4-5in) long
    • White
    • Cup-shaped
      To 8cm (3in) across with central bosses of yellow stamens
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from dry, cold and strong winds.
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Garden Goodies
    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.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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