Trachystemon Colin Spicer
Botanical
Trachystemon orientalis
Description
A colourful compact sport of Trachystemon orientalis, the foliage is its main attraction, boasting tidy fresh lime foliage. Performs best in light shade. Displaying small blue for-get-me-not flowers. An ideal specimen plant for the shade garden, or perfect for a shady container on the deck or patio. Prefers moist woodland soils in light shade. Hardy. 0.45 x 0.75m
Bloom
Non observed.
Foliage
Fresh lime foliage.
Habit
Compact clumping habit..
Culture
Moist garden soils in full to light shade. Remove old foliage in spring & feed to encourage fresh new growth. Tolerant of dry shade, although prone to wind bruising, otherwise its garden use & cultural requirements are similar to Brunnera.
Hardiness
Hardy. (USDA Zone 5).
Origin
Selected by Glyn Church Woodleigh Garden, New Plymouth, New Zealand.
Protection
Plant Variety Rights asserted.
Propagation
TC & Division. License required for propagation.

 

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