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Desfontainia spinosa (Spiny desfontainia)
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2.5m
Max height
Max height
2.5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Desfontainia spinosa
Other names
Spiny desfontainia
Genus
Desfontainia Desfontainia
Species
D. spinosa - D. spinosa is an evergreen shrub with holly-likes leaves. It produces pendant, bright-red, tubular flowers from mid-summer to late autumn.
Desfontainia spinosa is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow, Red in Summer; Red, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Desfontainia spinosa (Spiny desfontainia) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in lime-free, moist, free-draining soil in semi-shade. Desfontainia are slow-growing and need a sheltered position.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Desfontainia spinosa
Other names
Spiny desfontainia
Genus
Desfontainia Desfontainia
Species
D. spinosa - D. spinosa is an evergreen shrub with holly-likes leaves. It produces pendant, bright-red, tubular flowers from mid-summer to late autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Red in Summer; Red, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Desfontainia spinosa (Spiny desfontainia) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in lime-free, moist, free-draining soil in semi-shade. Desfontainia are slow-growing and need a sheltered position.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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