Rostrinucula dependens - 2010

1 Nov, 2010
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Chinese shrub flowering very late in the season. Needs a sunny (or maybe part shade) spot in well-drained soil and a long growing season so may only be suitable for southern counties. Left unpruned, it may reach ten feet but can be cut back hard each spring (like a buddleia). Given a good season, these flowers open to drooping raecemes several inches long

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Drc726

I would like one of these, is it also similar in shape and width to a Buddleia Andrew?

1 Nov, 2010

Andrewr

This is the first year I have grown it - in fact it was planted almost exactly a year ago in early November last year. It survived the winter but took a long time to start into growth this spring which may explain why it hasn't flowered 'properly'. It has reached about three feet tall and wide. I will cut it hard back next spring which means it will not get much bigger for me but my book says it grows to ten feet in the wild. On first glance, it could be mistaken for a small buddleia as the leaves look a bit similar but it's actually in the mint family.
I bought it (mail order) from Larch Cottage in Cumbria

1 Nov, 2010

Drc726

Thanks for that Andrew

1 Nov, 2010

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