BACCHARIS genistelloides
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BACCHARIS genistelloides
Commonly known as Carqueja
Winged, leafless stems, white flowers
£17.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Good for late pollinators -
Medicinal properties
Used locally for blood pressure, diabetes -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
Found throughout most of South America -
Evergreen
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Cream
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Height
0.5–1 metres -
Spread
0.5–1 metres
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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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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size0.5–1 metres
0.5–1 metres
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