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Helwingia himalaica broad-leaved (Broad-leaved Himalayan helwingia)
1 hour care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helwingia himalaica broad-leaved
Other names
Broad-leaved Himalayan helwingia
Genus
Helwingia Helwingia
Species
H. himalaica broad-leaved - H. himalaica broad-leaved is a spreading, deciduous shrub with glossy, oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves, bright green when young. Forming at the leaf midribs in spring, small umbels of maroon buds open to tiny, greenish-white flowers. Flowers are followed by spherical, dark red to dark purple fruit.
Helwingia himalaica broad-leaved is: Deciduous
Fragrance
The foliage has aromatic leaves
Habit
Upright
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green, Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Helwingia himalaica broad-leaved (Broad-leaved Himalayan helwingia) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, shaded site. Male and female plants must be planted together to produce fruit.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
The preyty silvery leaves of this plant work well with pink and purple cistus, and orange lillies or poppies.
Botanical name
Helwingia himalaica broad-leaved
Other names
Broad-leaved Himalayan helwingia
Genus
Helwingia Helwingia
Species
H. himalaica broad-leaved - H. himalaica broad-leaved is a spreading, deciduous shrub with glossy, oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves, bright green when young. Forming at the leaf midribs in spring, small umbels of maroon buds open to tiny, greenish-white flowers. Flowers are followed by spherical, dark red to dark purple fruit.
Native to
Eastern Asia
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The foliage has aromatic leaves
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green, Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Helwingia himalaica broad-leaved (Broad-leaved Himalayan helwingia) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, shaded site. Male and female plants must be planted together to produce fruit.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
The preyty silvery leaves of this plant work well with pink and purple cistus, and orange lillies or poppies.
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