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  • HELWINGIA himalaica
    HELWINGIA himalaica
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    HELWINGIA himalaica

    Commonly known as Himalayan helwingia

    Deep green toothed leaves. Clusters of flowers in the middle and lower third of the upper surface of the leaves. Red or deep purple fruits
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    2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    £27.50  
    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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    • Good to know
      An understorey plant in the wild
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Eastern Nepal, western China
    • Deciduous
      Glossy, dark green, oblong to lance-shaped, toothed leaves, bright green when young
    • Border
      Suitable for a shaded border
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Spreading shrub increasing by suckering. Produces small flowers from maroon buds along the leaf midribs followed by fruits where male and female plants occur
    • 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)
    • Scented foliage
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
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