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PACHYSTEGIA insignis
Commonly known as Marlborough rock daisy
White daisy flowers. Silver felted shoots and silver-backed green leaves
£25.00 each
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Good to know
Attractive foliage and flowers -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
New Zealand (South Island) -
EvergreenOval to obovate, glossy leaves to 15cm (6in) long, dark green when older
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White
White ray florets, yellow disc florets -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsTo 6cm (2½in) across
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Australian / New Zealand
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Coastal / windsweptAway from very exposed location. Salt-tolerant
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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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Obovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Spreading shrub. Produces long-stalked, daisy-like flowers
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilShelter from cold, drying winds
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Full sun
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
1m (39in)
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