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CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Alf Robbins'
Commonly known as Chilean lantern tree
Pure white form
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Evergreen - narrowly elliptic to narrowly oblong, pointed, toothed, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Tall Shrub - stiffly branched shrub with upright shoots
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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 - roots need to be shaded and cool -
Partial shade - preferably -
Additional Features - Good to know - - smaller, slow-growing cultivar. Suitable for a container -
Pests & Diseases - trouble free -
Place of origin - Chile. Garden origin. Ireland -
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - lantern-shaped flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Incised - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Oblong
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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 -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly columnar -
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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