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Vallea stipularis (Capuli)
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5m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Vallea stipularis
Other names
Capuli, Pera-caspi, Vallea
Genus
Vallea Vallea
Species
V. stipularis - V. stipularis is an erect to spreading, branching, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree with spirally-arranged, leathery, lance-shaped to broadly ovate, sometimes lobed, dark green leaves and, from spring into summer, often blooming again from late summer into autumn, clusters of bell-shaped, crimson flowers with darker veins.
Vallea stipularis is: Evergreen
Habit
Branching, Erect, Spreading
Flower
Crimson in Spring; Crimson in Summer; Crimson in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite Glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 9 - In mid to late spring, prune lightly to remove untidy shoots.
Propagation
Sow seed as soon as ripe at 6-12C.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Vallea stipularis (Capuli) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. Under glass, grow in ericaceous compost in full or bright filtered light. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly; water sparingly
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, 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
Vallea stipularis
Other names
Capuli, Pera-caspi, Vallea
Genus
Vallea Vallea
Species
V. stipularis - V. stipularis is an erect to spreading, branching, borderline hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree with spirally-arranged, leathery, lance-shaped to broadly ovate, sometimes lobed, dark green leaves and, from spring into summer, often blooming again from late summer into autumn, clusters of bell-shaped, crimson flowers with darker veins.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Branching, Erect, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Crimson in Spring; Crimson in Summer; Crimson in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 9 - In mid to late spring, prune lightly to remove untidy shoots.
Propagation
Sow seed as soon as ripe at 6-12C.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Vallea stipularis (Capuli) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in sheltered site in full sun or partial shade. Under glass, grow in ericaceous compost in full or bright filtered light. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly; water sparingly
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, 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 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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