Desfontiania spinosa (Desfontainia)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Red Flowers (Summer late), Dark green Foliage
Care Medium - high
Hardiness Half hardy, Tender Exotic
Growth N/A
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Plant Strengths: Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing.

Plant Weaknesses: Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.
Common Missspellings: Desfontiana, Desfonteana

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Desfontiania spinosa (Desfontainia)
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