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HALIMIUM 'Susan'

A compact, dwarf, spreading shrub with rounded leaves. Golden-yellow flowers with a reddish-brown blotch at the base

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Evergreen - grey-green leaves to 4cm (1½in) long
Yellow - golden yellow
Height - 45cm (18in)
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - spreading shrub.
Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds
Additional Features - Good to know - - dislikes transplanting when established
Pests & Diseases - trouble free
Place of origin - garden origin. UK. Eric Sammons.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Panicles - - terminal panicles
Semi-double - Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens - often semi-double 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) across
Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil - - moderately fertile