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  • CARPENTERIA californica 'Ladhams Variety'
    CARPENTERIA californica 'Ladhams Variety'
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    CARPENTERIA californica 'Ladhams Variety'

    Commonly known as Californian anemone bush, Californian mock orange

    The best form of this scarce plant, with large fragrant white flowers. Can be grown in shrub borders but is also an excellent patio plant
    Large
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    7.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £40.00  
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Will grow taller if grown against a wall
    • Pests & Diseases
      Fungal leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      USA (California).
    • Evergreen
      glossy, dark-green leaves 10-12cm (4-5in) long.
    • White
    • Cup-shaped
      To 8cm (3in) across with central bosses of yellow stamens
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      2m (6½ft) plus
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Upright, open shrub with peeling, pale-brown bark
    • Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • 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 flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Shelter from cold dry winds.
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft) plus
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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