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JOVELLANA punctata
Pale lilac flowers with darker spots and a yellow flash
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Mint-like leaves
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BluePale lilac -
Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread60cm (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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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) -
Full sun
JOVELLANA punctata
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Additional Features
Good to knowRequires a sheltered border or a site against a wall.
Place of originChile -
Flower ShapeCup-shaped
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Dentate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7Suitable 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.
RHS group 10 -
Scented PlantsScented foliageMinty-spicy fragrance when rubbed
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Jovellana - Growing Guide
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1.5m (5ft)
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60cm (24in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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