EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Ballerina'
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EUCRYPHIA lucida 'Ballerina'
Commonly known as Brush bush, Leatherwood
Flowers are pale pink inside with darker pink edges and crimson stamens
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
A larger-flowered form. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Australia (western Tasmania). Selection from a wild population collected in 1986. K. Gillanders, Kingston, Tasmania. -
EvergreenNarrowly oblong to oblong-lance-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink with red stamens -
Saucer-shaped3cm (1¼in) across
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Oblong
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubEventually a small, densely branched tree.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Site so that roots are in shade with crown in sun -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
4m (13ft)
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