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  • POLYSPORA longicarpa
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    POLYSPORA longicarpa

    Single or semi-double scented white flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      An attractive plant all year because of its glossy leaves
    • Ornamental bark
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, scale insects, vine weevils, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Southern China to northern Vietnam
    • Evergreen
      Thick, very glossy, narrow, entire, sometimes slightly toothed leaves to 20cm (8in) long
    • White
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
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    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      2.5 - 4 m
    • Spread
      1.5 - 2.5 m
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    • 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.

    • 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)
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    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      2.5 - 4 m
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.5 - 2.5 m
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
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    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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