x GORDLINIA grandiflora

Large camellia-like flowers. Mildly fragrant

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Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£20.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

2 Litre

Evergreen - narrowly elliptic, minutely-toothed leaves 10-20cm (4-8in) long, dark green above, paler beneath, turning orange-red in autumn
Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
Height - 4.5m (15ft)
Spread - 2.5-3m (8-10ft)
Tall Shrub - vigorous multi-stemmed shrub or small tree producing partially cupped to flattened, 5-petalled flowers , 7.5-10cm (3-4in) across with a boss of rich-yellow stamens
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - intergenetic hybrid between Franklinia alatamaha and Gordonia lasianthus
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - USA. N. Carolina State Univ. 2002. Ranney and Fantz
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -