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    ALBUCA shawii
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    ALBUCA shawii

    Narrow leaves and slightly fragrant, pendent yellow flowers, borne on slender stems.
     
    Plant Details
    • Flowering
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    • Exotic plants
    • Pests & Diseases
      Generally pest and disease free
    • Place of origin
      S Africa, Lesotho
    • Yellow
      Nodding yellow flowers
    • Bell/Lantern
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      0.1–0.5 metres
    • Spread
      0–0.1 metre
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • 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
      Almond like scent
    • Scented foliage
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • may cause skin allergy
    • harmful if eaten
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Patio / pot plants
    • Soil Conditions
      Acid / ericaceous loving
      Alkaline / Chalk loving
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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