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Desfontainea spinosa - 2011

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Desfontainea spinosa - 2011 (Desfontainia spinosa)

Chilean shrub, growing to six feet, for a sheltered shady spot in moist, peaty soil. Can be difficult to please - this is my third attempt to grow it and the first time it has flowered



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That's discouraging - I've been after one of these since seeing it in the Jungle at Heligan gardens.

19 Sep, 2011

 

Meanie - I saw it last year in the wild, growing in very moist soil in deep shade. I think the trick is not to let it get dry at the root. A friend of mine has it growing beside paving so the roots are under it and have a permanent access to moisture - hers flowers it socks off

19 Sep, 2011

 

I'll take that advice onboard - thanks!

19 Sep, 2011

 

wicked..

20 Sep, 2011

 

Yes, very prickly. It looks very much like a small holly bush until it starts to flower

22 Sep, 2011



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