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CLEYERA japonica
Bushy shrub with fragrant, cream-coloured flowers
£20.00
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Burma, China, Korea, japan -
EvergreenNarrowly oblong to ovate-oblong. glossy, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White
Creamy white -
Bowl-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub. Produces flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across singly or in threes from the leaf axils in summer. Sometimes produces small red fruits ripening to black
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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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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) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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Against a wall
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, dry winds -
Partial shade
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