HOHERIA 'Borde Hill'
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HOHERIA 'Borde Hill'
Commonly known as New Zealand lacebark
A shrubby small tree with masses of white flowers
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
Coral spot particularly in damp, shady sites -
Place of origin
Garden origin. A cultivar from Borde Hill, Sussex -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenToothed leaves which become bigger and more round with age
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White
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Dentate
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Oblanceolate
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Height
5m (16ft) or more -
Spread
1.5-2m (4-6½ft)
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TreeSmall, narrow tree or tall shrub. Produces 5-petalled flowers with prominent stamens
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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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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Against a wall
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Hoheria Growing Guide
