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STYRAX wilsonii
Commonly known as Snowbell
Fragrant small white flowers.
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DeciduousPapery, obovate to kite-shaped leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long
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White
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Height1.8m (6ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightMulti-stemmed, free-flowering, twiggy shrub. Produces racemes of 1-3 nodding flowers, to 1.3cm (½in) long at the end of the twigs
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sunShelter from strong winds
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Partial shade
STYRAX wilsonii
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowOne of the more unusual snowbells with very attractive flowers hanging from gold bells but less hardyPests & DiseasesTrouble freePlace of originChinaResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeCup-shapedRacemes
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensTown gardenWoodland garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf shapeObovate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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
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Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
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Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
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