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Dorycnium pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum (Spear pea)
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dorycnium pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum
Other names
Spear pea, Prostrate Canary clover, Badassi, Socarrillo
Genus
Dorycnium Dorycnium
Species
D. pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum - D. pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum is a compact, mound-forming, hairy, evergreen to semi-evergreen subshrub with pinnate leaves divided into five, narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaflets and umbels of creamy-white flowers from late spring into summer followed by reddish-brown seed pods.
Dorycnium pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Cream in Spring; Cream in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Pruning
Pruning group 9. May need restrictive pruning under glass.
Propagation
Sow seed at !%C in spring. Soak in hot water for 24 hours prior to sowing.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Dorycnium pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum (Spear pea) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Conservatory, Coastal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect in winter in cold areas. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost with grit in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Dorycnium pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum
Other names
Spear pea, Prostrate Canary clover, Badassi, Socarrillo
Genus
Dorycnium Dorycnium
Species
D. pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum - D. pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum is a compact, mound-forming, hairy, evergreen to semi-evergreen subshrub with pinnate leaves divided into five, narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaflets and umbels of creamy-white flowers from late spring into summer followed by reddish-brown seed pods.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Spring; Cream in Summer
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Grey-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 9. May need restrictive pruning under glass.
Propagation
Sow seed at !%C in spring. Soak in hot water for 24 hours prior to sowing.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Dorycnium pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum (Spear pea) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wallside and trellises, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Conservatory, Coastal, City, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect in winter in cold areas. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost with grit in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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