SESBANIA punicea
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SESBANIA punicea
(syn. Daubentonia punicea) - Pea-like orange-red to red flowers.
£25.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
May survive temperatures to 0°C (32°F) if wood has been well-ripened in summer -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass red spider mites, whiteflies -
Place of origin
Southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, Uruguay -
EvergreenPinnate leaves 20-30cm (8-12in) long, have 6-20 pairs of oblong, mid- to deep green leaflets
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Orange
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Red
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Racemes
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Pinnate
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Oblong
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Tall ShrubErect to spreading tall shrub or small tree. Produces pea-like flowers 2cm (¾in) across in racemes to 10cm (4in) long
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F)Under glass use loam-based compost (JI No.2) in full light -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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