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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 in April
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
