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HouseplantsConservatory Greenhouse
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Crossandra are evergreen perennials or shrubs with paired or whorled lance-shaped leaves and cone-like terminal flower spikes with prominent bracts and salver-shaped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S India, Sri Lanka
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow outdoors in well-drained soil in a very warm frost-free area. Grow under glass in peat-free compost in full light from autumn to spring and filtered light in summer. Pinch out growing points when young to encourage bushy growth
Propagation
Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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