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PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Leopard'
Commonly known as New Zealand pepper tree
Gold-green leaves heavily blotched with deep ruby-red
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EvergreenBroadly elliptic leathery leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Leopard'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden origin
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a sheltered border
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Red
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented foliageAromatic leaves
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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Pseudowintera - Growing Guide
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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.
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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Only £10.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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