Drimys Aromatica/Lanceolata

14 Dec, 2011
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A small, slow growing bushy shrub ideal in woodland garden or in a sheltered site amongst other shrubs and trees. Upright growth habit with bright red stems and glossy, aromatic dark-green fragrant leaves. White flowers in mid and late spring. Sheltered position in well-draining soil - partial shade. It survived the winter and has grown well this summer.

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Paulsgarden

Name Karen please - love the stems

14 Dec, 2011

Karensusan63

It's at the top Paul...as usual! ;) See, you just get too excited when you see a good plant to look properly! ;))

14 Dec, 2011

Paulsgarden

it was named 006 when I seen it ;))

14 Dec, 2011

Karensusan63

Ah, sorry, you must have been looking at it as I was still typing in the name! oops! ;)

14 Dec, 2011

Dottydaisy2

I fancied one of these, was worried it would be too tender...

14 Dec, 2011

Karensusan63

Well I did wonder, but it survived last winter..it was badly damaged and I had to cut about half of it off in the spring, but it has grown well this year, so worth a try for sure DD.

Yes, Julia, I love red stems too...this, arbutus, coral bark acer, and of course the red stems of Cornus Controversa and other Cornus! They are all lovely aren't they!

Oh, forgot to say, I have the Drimys in the warmest spot against the fence, so I've given it the best chance.

14 Dec, 2011

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