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× Rhaphiobotrya 'Coppertone'
× Rhaphiobotrya 'Coppertone'
Genus
Rhaphiobotrya
Family
Rosaceae
About this plant
A rounded, evergreen shrub eventually reaching up to 6m tall. Mature leaves are glossy, dark green and up to 20cm long with new growth emerging in spring a coppery-red colour with rusty hairs. Pale pink, fragrant flowers to 2cm across are produced in late spring and early summer
Growing Information
Height
4-8 Metres
Spread
4-8 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Outdoors, grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun, with the shelter of a warm wall. Protect from cold, drying winds. Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter