ACMADENIA alternifolia
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ACMADENIA alternifolia
Small leaves and pink flowers
£17.50 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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Endangered in the wildThese plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.Vulnerable
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South Africa (Southern Cape) -
EvergreenDowny, alternate leaves, folded along the midrib
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink -
Star-shaped
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Coastal / windswept
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Erect, many-branched shrub. Flowers in groups of 3-6 on terminal shoots
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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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) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
50cm (20in)
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