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Berzelia intermedia | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Berzelia intermedia

Berzelia intermedia

Drought Resistant

Genus: Berzelia
Family: Bruniaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub with upright wiry green stems, small mid-green needle like leaves spiral around the stems. The red stems of the flowers are a striking contrast to the clusters of small white pompom blooms, which fade to a creamy pink as they age

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in moist but free draining soil, rich in organic matter, in full sun or semi-shade. They need to be kept almost dry over winter, container grown plants are easier to protect from the worst of the winter cold and wet

Pruning

Unless seed is required, deadhead and prune lightly after flowering, to keep in shape

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seeds in spring, or take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer with added bottom heat

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenGreenhouseConservatory

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years