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JOVELLANA punctata
Pale lilac flowers with darker spots and a yellow flash
individually £15.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each
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Good to know
Requires a sheltered border or a site against a wall. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Chile -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Mint-like leaves
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Blue
Pale lilac -
Cup-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Dentate
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright subshrub. Produces panicles of 2-lipped flowers to 1cm (½in) across
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Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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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 foliageMinty-spicy fragrance when rubbed
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
60cm (24in)
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