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    CEANOTHUS
    CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose'
    CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose'
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    CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose'

    Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot

    AWARD
    Profuse bright rose-pink flowers, deciduous
     
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    • Good to know
      C. x pallidus 'Perle Rose'. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. From a hybrid series in UK, named by English botanist John Lindley (1799-1865).
    • Deciduous
      Toothed, pale-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Rose pink
    • Panicles
      Lateral and terminal panicles to 6cm (2½in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Suitable for an open site slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Bushy. Flowers in many lateral and terminal panicles to 6cm (2½in) or more.
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Free draining sandy soil
    • Full sun
      With shelter from cold winds. Most do well trained against a wall.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    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
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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    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™.
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