Anchor plant Colletia paradoxa

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
Names
Family
Rhamnaceae
Synonyms
anchor plant
Common names
Colletia bictonensis, Colletia cruciata
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
group 1: tip prune young plants to promote bushiness. Tolerates moderately hard pruning
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable 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
Propogation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings of short sideshoots in late summer
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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