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Colletia ulicina

Colletia ulicina

Genus: Colletia
Family: Rhamnaceae

About this plant

An evergreen shrub to 2.5m tall, with arching stems covered entirely with green, leaf-like thorns. Throughout summer, tubular red flowers are produced in abundance along the stems

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years