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  • PINUS mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'
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    PINUS mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold'

    Commonly known as Dwarf mountain pine

     AWARD
    (syn. P. 'Carsten') slow growing dwarf conifer with golden winter colour
     
    Plant Details
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larvae, honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Central European mountains
    • Evergreen
      Pale green, well-spaced leaves 3-8cm (1¼-3in) long in pairs turn gold in winter
    • Fully hardy
    • Filiform
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Conifer
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Slow-growing, spreading shrub forming a dense, cushion-shaped mound. Short, late-season needles give the appearance of a crown at the tip of each branch
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub or mixed border
      Coastal / windswept
      Patio / pot plants
      Rockery (inc alpine)
      Suitable for small gardens
    • Soil Conditions
      Tolerates all
      Any well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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