PROTEA Leucospermum 'Tiara'
PROTEA Leucospermum 'Tiara'
Commonly known as Pincushion
Orange flowers
£32.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Magnesium deficiency may lead to chlorosis -
Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites under glass -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenOvate to oblong, stalkless leaves to 8cm (3in) long, heart-shaped at the base, sometimes with 3-6 teeth at the tips
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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)Under glass grow in a mix of 1 part loam(JI No.1) and 3 parts each Perlite or grit and peat substitute in full light. -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPoor soil preferred with low levels of phosphates and nitrates
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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