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ACMADENIA alternifolia
Small leaves and pink flowers
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EvergreenDowny, alternate leaves, folded along the midrib
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread50cm (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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
ACMADENIA alternifolia
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Additional FeaturesEndangered 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.VulnerablePests & DiseasesTrouble freePlace of originSouth Africa (Southern Cape)
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Flower ShapeStar-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable 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 PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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