MICHELIA 'Fairy Lime'

Limey-white with pink edges

£45.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 - 5 Litre

Evergreen
White - green-white
Height - 4m (13ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
Tall Shrub - fast-growing shrub producing blooms from attractive, russet buds on relatively young plants
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
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - can be clipped to remain compact
Pests & Diseases - under glass - red spider mites, scale insects
Place of origin - garden origin. Mark Jury, New Zealand
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals - 6cm (2½in) across
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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 - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich