A dense, bushy shrub with spiny, holly-like dark green leaves. Attractive pendent, tubular red flowers, with yellow tipped petals. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers July to September. Partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Desfontainia spinosa
A dense, bushy shrub with spiny, holly-like dark green leaves. Attractive pendent, tubular red flowers, with yellow tipped petals.
Additional information
| Generic | Desfontainia |
|---|---|
| Species | spinosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, yellow |
| Soil | Lime-free |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Desfontainiaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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