Drimys lanceolata 'Red Spice'
Tasmannia lanceolata 'Red Spice'
- 2 litre pot
- £21.99
- available to order from late spring
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
An attractive garden plant with year round interest, and ideally suited for coastal areas, Drimys lanceolata 'Red Spice' is a striking and densely branched evergreen shrub with unique and alluring claret-red stems. In spring, it produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage. These are followed on female plants by spherical black berries which ripen in early autumn. As a member of the Winteraceae family, this plant is also known for its aromatic bark, which has a spicy scent. With a mature height of 2-3m and a compact habit, this plant is ideal for use in borders, as a specimen plant, or as an informal hedge.
Please note we are unable to guarantee whether the plant you receive will be male or female. - Garden care: Choose a sheltered site in full sun and out of strong, cold or drying winds. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole. Prune Drimys by removing dead, diseased or unsightly growth in the spring and apply of mulch consisting of well-rotted compost or manure. Continue to water through the summer during dry periods.
- CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant