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PSEUDOWINTERA colorata
Commonly known as New Zealand pepper tree
Striking foliage coloured cream and pink; best in semi-shade
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBroadly elliptic, leathery, yellow-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long with pink markings and red-purple margins.
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YellowGreenish yellow. -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading, bushy shrub. Produces clusters of 2-5 flowers 1cm (½in) across, followed by spherical red berries, 5mm (¼in) across,ripening to black.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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) -
Partial shade
PSEUDOWINTERA colorata
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. Drimys colorata. Happiest in a sheltered border or woodland setting.
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originNew Zealand -
Flower ShapeCup-shaped
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8 -
Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilHumus-rich.
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Pseudowintera - Growing Guide
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1m (39in)
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Buy Varieties of PSEUDOWINTERA colorata
PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Moulin Rouge'
New Zealand pepper tree
deep red colouring on the foliage with splotches of deeper purple-red. Very hardy
PSEUDOWINTERA colorata 'Red Leopard'
New Zealand pepper tree
gold-green leaves heavily blotched with deep ruby-red
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
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Only £10.20
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Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
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