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PINUS mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'
Commonly known as Dwarf mountain pine
(syn. P. 'Carsten') slow growing dwarf conifer with golden winter colour
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EvergreenPale green, well-spaced leaves 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long in pairs turn gold in winter
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread1m (39in)
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Conifer
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Slow-growing, spreading shrub forming a dense, cushion-shaped mound. Short, late-season needles give the appearance of a crown at the tip of each branch
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
PINUS mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, sawfly larvae, honey fungusPlace of originCentral European mountains
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed borderCoastal / windsweptPatio / pot plantsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shapeFiliform
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny well-drained soil
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

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)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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