Tamarix ramosissima - 'Pink Cascade' (Tamarisk)
Tamarix ramosissima description: Tamarix has graceful filigree foliage and producing masses of delicate pink blossom in late summer. It is ideal as a screen in coastal locations and exposed areas where it is planted as an attractive and protective loose hedge.
Tamarix ramosissima cultivation notes: This large shrub is ideally suited to extreme maritime planting, preferring any decent soil - other chalk in - full sun in an exposed coastal situation. This fast growing slender shrub requires pruning back hard in spring to keep a compact form, especially if exposed to coastal salt laden winds.
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Common Missspellings: Tamerix, Tamarex, Tamarics
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