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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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CANTUA
Genus of 12 species of evergreen, small trees and shrubs found in mountainous areas of South America.
The flower of C. buxifolia is a symbol of unity.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - simple, alternate leaves and showy, tubular flowers. Long, flexible stems require support.
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. - loam-based compost for greenhouse - plenty of light. -
Full sun - warm sheltered site. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - national flower of Peru and Bolivia. Plant of Inca legend. -
Pests & Diseases - red spider mite, whitefly - more usually under glass. -
Place of origin - mountainous areas of South America. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Cantua - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CANTUA
CANTUA buxifolia >
Commonly known as: Magic tree, Sacred flower of the Incas.
Attractive tender small shrub with drooping carmine pink tubular flowers
Useful extras...
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)
2 options from £6.00
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
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Paper
Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
Only £2.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Window Stickers
Perfect and attractive way to catch flies.
Sunflower design. 4 stickers in each pack.
Only £4.80
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
