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    PSEUDOWINTERA colorata
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    PSEUDOWINTERA colorata

    Commonly known as New Zealand pepper tree

    Striking foliage coloured cream and pink, best in semi-shade
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. Drimys colorata. Happiest in a sheltered border or woodland setting.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand
    • Evergreen
      Broadly elliptic, leathery, yellow-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long with pink markings and red-purple margins.
    • Yellow
      Greenish yellow.
    • Cup-shaped
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Border
      Suitable for a sheltered border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Spreading, bushy shrub. Produces clusters of 2-5 flowers 1cm (½in) across, followed by spherical red berries, 5mm (¼in) across,ripening to black.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Neutral to acid soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      		 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5m (5ft)
      		  
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    Varieties
    PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Marjorie Congreve'
    Beautiful shrimp-pink foliage with soft yellow tints as the leaves mature. Slow growing with an upright habit. Best leaf colours are produced in a sunny but sheltered aspect
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £18.50
    PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Moulin Rouge'
    Deep red colouring on the foliage with splotches of deeper purple-red. Very hardy
     
    2 Litre
    £18.50
    PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Glow'
    Selection that colours bright pink-red on the new foliage. The colour fades but the leaves retain a pink-red glow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £18.50
    PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Leopard'
    Gold-green leaves heavily blotched with deep ruby-red
     
    2 Litre
    £18.50

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