HOHERIA 'Borde Hill'

Commonly known as New Zealand lacebark

A shrubby small tree with masses of white flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Toothed leaves which become bigger and more round with age
  • White
  • Height
    5m (16ft) or more
  • Spread
    1.5-2m (4-6½ft)
  • Tree
    Small, narrow tree or tall shrub. Produces 5-petalled flowers with prominent stamens
  • 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)
  • Against a wall
  • Full sun
    Shelter from cold, drying winds

HOHERIA 'Borde Hill'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies
    Pests & Diseases
    Coral spot particularly in damp, shady sites
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. A cultivar from Borde Hill, Sussex
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Bell-shaped
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suitable for a large shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf margin
    Dentate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblanceolate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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.
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