Anchor plant Colletia paradoxa

anchor plant

ABOUT

C. paradoxa is a rounded deciduous shrub to 3m, with stems bearing many blue-green, flattened, triangular spines and small clusters of fragrant white flowers in autumn

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Rhamnaceae

    • Synonyms

      anchor plant

    • Common names

      Colletia bictonensis, Colletia cruciata

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      2.5-4 metres

    • Spread

      2.5-4 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    group 1: tip prune young plants to promote bushiness. Tolerates moderately hard pruning

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants Architectural

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings of short sideshoots in late summer

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free