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CANTUA buxifolia 'Alba'
Commonly known as Magic tree
White flowered form
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - elliptic to lance-shaped, softly hairy, mid-green leaves 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long.
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White -
Height - 2-5m (6½-16ft) -
Spread - 1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
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Tall Shrub - upright, often semi-scandent (uses lax stems to aid support) shrub. Produces long-tubed, pendent flowers 6-7cm (2½- 3in) long in terminal corymbs
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) - use loam-based compost (JI No. 3) in full light -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - the long flexible stems will require support. Can be stood outdoors in summer -
Pests & Diseases - red spider mites, whiteflies under glass -
Place of origin - Peru, Bolivia, northern Chile -
Flower Shape - Tubular -
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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Lanceolate
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - requires a warm, sheltered site
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Cantua - Growing Guide
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2-5m (6½-16ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Paper
Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
Only £2.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Window Stickers
Perfect and attractive way to catch flies.
Sunflower design. 4 stickers in each pack.
Only £4.80
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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