downy phylica

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P. pubescens is a small to medium-sized, evergreen shrub with very narrow leaves 1-3cm long with long hairs on the undersides, giving a silvery effect. In spring, tiny, dark brown flowers appear in clusters at the ends of the branches surrounded by narrow bracts densely clothed in long, cream hairs

Scientific classification

Species: downy phylica (Phylica pubescens)
Genus: Phylica
Family: Rhamnaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of downy phylica

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of downy phylica

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downy phylica care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. Prune after flowering has finished.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 13-18C in spring, or by greenwood cuttings in early summer

Growing

Grow in a warm greenhouse in lime-free (ericaceous) compost in full light with good ventilation. In frost free areas grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Well-ripened wood may survive temperatures close to freezing in a sheltered site

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