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  • AUCUBA himalaica var. dolichophylla
    AUCUBA himalaica var. dolichophylla
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    AUCUBA himalaica var. dolichophylla

    Commonly known as Himalayan laurel

    Long, narrow leaves sparsely speckled with yellow. Purple flowers
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £20.00  
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      China
    • Evergreen
      Narrow, tapered leaves to 20cm (8in) long
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Purple-red
    • Panicles
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Dentate
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Spread
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Slow-growing shrub. Flowers are carried in conspicuous sprays
    • 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.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
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    • Tolerates all
      Except for boggy and waterlogged soil
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.8m (6ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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