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BERBERIDOPSIS beckleri
Commonly known as Coral plant
Small pinkish-red flowers. Evergreen climber
£25.00 each
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Good to know
Prune only if essential -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales) -
EvergreenIvy-like, ovate or heart-shaped leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Red
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
4m (13ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingWeakly twining climber. Sparse spherical flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across with stalks 5cm (2in) long in pendent racemes from the leaf axils
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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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soilHumus-rich, well-drained
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Against a wall
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Partial shade
Sheltered site
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