STAPHYLEA colchica 'Black Beauty'
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STAPHYLEA colchica 'Black Beauty'
Commonly known as Bladdernut, False Pistachio
Leaves emerging green, becoming deep purple, before turning orange in autumn. Scented, pink tinged white flowers
£22.50
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.Capsules
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Good to know
Seeds have a flavour reminiscent of pistachio -
White
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Panicles
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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PurpleEmerging green, becoming deep purple, before turning orange in autumn
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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