AZARA dentata
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AZARA dentata
Leaves grey felted underneath. Flowers on new shoots
£17.50 each
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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Good to know
Attractive to bees. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
South America (Chile) -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreenglossy, toothed leaves to 4cm (1½in) long.
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Yellow
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Dentate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubLarge arching shrub or small tree. Produces flowers in branching dense corymbs to 4cm (1½in) across
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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.
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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) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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