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Phylica pubescens
Bushy shrub with leathery, hair-covered narrow green leaves. Each branch ends in a flowerhead. These flowers are creamy-white and have a faint cinnamon scent. They flower in autumn and winter (May to August), are very showy, providing food for bees. Very popular for floral work. They need a warm sunny site with well drained soil. Tolerates light frost. Trim well after flowering.
Genus
Phylica
Species
pubescens
Cultivar
Common name
Flannel flower
Family name
Rhamnaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefer good loamy soil / Prefers acidic / lime-free soil.
Moisture
Prefers even moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Enthusiast / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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