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CEANOTHUS 'Perle Rose'
Commonly known as California lilac, Redroot

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). -
DeciduousToothed, pale-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink -
PaniclesLateral and terminal panicles to 6cm (2½in) long
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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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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy. Flowers in many lateral and terminal panicles to 6cm (2½in) or more.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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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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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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