CEANOTHUS 'Marie Simon'
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CEANOTHUS 'Marie Simon'
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot
Bushy, deciduous shrub with frothy, pink flowers
£16.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £14.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. From a hybrid series in UK, named by English botanist, John Lindley (1799-1865). -
DeciduousOval, toothed leaves to 5cm (2in) long on red stems.
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PaniclesTerminal panicles to 7cm (3in) or more
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSuitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Elliptic
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, bushy habit.
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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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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) -
Fertile well drained soil
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Free draining sandy soil
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Full sun
With shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall. -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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