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× Gordlinia grandiflora

× Gordlinia grandiflora

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Gordlinia
Family: Theaceae

About this plant

A semi-evergreen, large shrub or small tree to 6m tall with lanceolate to elliptic dark green leaves to 20cm long with serrated margins; older foliage may turn shades of orange and red in autumn. Fragrant, white flowers with yellow centres to 10cm across are borne from mid to late summer

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in humus-rich, acidic soils in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years