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MICROTROPIS petelotii
Evergreen leathery leaves
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
New to cultivation from the mountains of Vietnam. Grows under forest cover. For a sheltered site -
Place of origin
Southern China, Vietnam -
EvergreenLeathery, dark green leaves
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Red
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White
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Spreading shrub which roots at its nodes. Lax when young getting more dense with age. Flowers are followed by pale violet, elliptical fruit
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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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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) -
Neutral to acid soilDamp, humus-rich
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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