HALLERIA lucida
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HALLERIA lucida
Commonly known as Tree fuchsia
Small evergreen tree from South Africa. Glossy green foliage and tubular red flowers produced from its trunk
£18.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, whiteflies, vine weevils, grey mould(Botrytis), rust -
Place of origin
South Africa, eastern Africa to Ethiopia -
EvergreenTo semi-evergreen. Glossy, bright green leaves with finely toothed or scalloped margins
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Red
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Tubular
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Tall ShrubMulti-branched shrub or small tree with pale grey to brown bark flaking in long strips. Flowers appear in small clusters in the buds of young shoots and in larger clusters on the main stem and older branches. Green berries ripen to black.
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Tree
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)Use loam-based compost (JI No. 3), or loamless, in bright, filtered light. Water freely when in growth -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Mature Size2-3m (6½-10ft)
2-3m (6½-10ft)
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