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PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Leopard'
Commonly known as New Zealand pepper tree
Gold-green leaves heavily blotched with deep ruby-red
£18.50 each
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenBroadly elliptic leathery leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Red
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, bushy shrub. produces clusters of 2-5, or more, greenish-yellow flowers 1cm (½in) across followed by spherical red berries maturing to black
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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.
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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) -
Scented foliageAromatic leaves
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Pseudowintera - Growing Guide
