PSEUDOPANAX 'Gecko Gold'
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PSEUDOPANAX 'Gecko Gold'
Commonly known as Houpara
Attractive gold-variegated, glossy leaves with prominent veins
£20.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A sport of P. lessonii 'Cyril Watson' -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
New Zealand. Garden origin -
Evergreen5-palmate, irregularly toothed leaflets
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Patio / pot plants
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Gold variegated
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Palmate
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, compact shrub with fresh-looking foliage
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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) -
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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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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