Stachyurus 'Magpie'

• 9 Mar, 2008
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This one needs coddling!
These are the flowers which I would describe as a cross between hazel and wisteria in form. They hang stiffly. This variety has variegated leaves and is a weak grower. I was advised the way to get it established is to grow it in a large pot, bringing it under cover for winter, for the first few years. Then, when it's absolutely figting to get out of the pot, plant it in a sheltered, sunny part of the garden and feed it well. It's surviving rather than flourishing but it's hanging on in there.