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    ILLICIUM floridanum 'Halley's Comet'
    ILLICIUM floridanum 'Halley's Comet'
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    ILLICIUM floridanum 'Halley's Comet'

    Commonly known as anise

    Deep red flowers, with compact habit
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Usually pest and disease free
    • Place of origin
      From the Magnolia Nursery in Alabama
    • Evergreen
    • Red
      Deep red flowers
    • Star-shaped
    • Border
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height and Spread
      2-2.5 metres
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented foliage
      Anise scent when crushed
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
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