A prostrate shrub with stiff, upright stems and grey-green leaves fringed with fine hairs. Racemes of white flowers produced at the stem tips. Sometimes followed by white to crimson-red fruit. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to April. Fruits May. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cyathodes colensoi
A prostrate shrub with stiff, upright stems and grey-green leaves fringed with fine hairs. Racemes of white flowers produced at the stem tips. Sometimes followed by white to crimson-red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Cyathodes |
|---|---|
| Species | colensoi |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Epacridaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | white, red |
| Fruits When | May |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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