PROTEA Leucadendron galpinii 'Purple Haze'
Slender leaves turning silvery-purple in winter. Silver cones
£25.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Red spider mites under glass -
Place of origin
South Africa. Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterSee Protea - Care Guide link above
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact shrub with striking foliage
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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)In very well-drained soil and a sheltered site -
Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.In warm, dry areas
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPoor soil preferred
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Against a wall
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Full sun
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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