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Jatropha integerrima (Peregrina)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
4.5m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Jatropha integerrima
Other names
Peregrina, Spicy jatropha
Genus
Jatropha Jatropha
Species
J. integerrima - J. integerrima is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded form. It has green leaves that vary from being oval, elliptic or tri-lobed. It has scarlet flowers throughout most of the year.
Jatropha integerrima is: Evergreen
Habit
Branching, Bushy, Compact, Domed, Rounded to broadly columnar
Toxicity
All parts contain a milky latex which may irritate skin when in contact.
Flower
Scarlet in Spring; Scarlet in Summer
Foliage
Bronze in Autumn; Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Flowers blom on current years growth- plant reacts well when pruned to shape.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring or summer at 24 degrees C. Take cuttings in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Jatropha integerrima (Peregrina) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil in shade. Polution tolerant. Drought tolerant.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
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Botanical name
Jatropha integerrima
Other names
Peregrina, Spicy jatropha
Genus
Jatropha Jatropha
Species
J. integerrima - J. integerrima is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded form. It has green leaves that vary from being oval, elliptic or tri-lobed. It has scarlet flowers throughout most of the year.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Branching, Bushy, Compact, Domed, Rounded to broadly columnar
Toxicity
All parts contain a milky latex which may irritate skin when in contact.
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Colour
Flower
Scarlet in Spring; Scarlet in Summer
Foliage
Bronze in Autumn; Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Flowers blom on current years growth- plant reacts well when pruned to shape.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring or summer at 24 degrees C. Take cuttings in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Jatropha integerrima (Peregrina) will reach a height of 4.5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Greenhouse, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil in shade. Polution tolerant. Drought tolerant.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
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