A curious plant with modified stems and spines taking on the job of the leaves. Pretty clusters of tubular white flowers pink in bud. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Colletia hystrix ‘Rosea’
A curious plant with modified stems and spines taking on the job of the leaves. Pretty clusters of tubular white flowers pink in bud.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Colletia |
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Species | hystrix |
Varietry | 'Rosea' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2m |
Family | Rhamnaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green, grey |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site, Protect from winter wet |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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