ACMADENIA alternifolia

Small leaves and pink flowers

ACMADENIA alternifolia

Available late spring to early summer 2022 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£17.50 each

Available late spring to early summer 2022

2 to 3 Litre

Details
Description
Mature Size
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Evergreen
Downy, alternate leaves, folded along the midrib
Shades of pink All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Deep pink
Height
60cm (24in)
Spread
50cm (20in)
Dwarf shrub Typically 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
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)
Full sun
Additional Features
Endangered in the wild These 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
Pests & Diseases
trouble free
Place of origin
South Africa (Southern Cape)
Flower Shape
Star-shaped
Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windswept
Hardiness
Half hardy (down to 0)
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Ovate see photos above
Pruning group
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.

RHS group 8
Scented Plants
Scented foliage
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
Wildlife
Bee friendly