Weigela florida 'Foliis Purpureis'
Desert Fan Palm

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Common name

Desert Fan Palm

Group

Shrubs

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Description

A spreading shrub with bronze-green leaves. Funnel-shaped; dark pink flowers; pale pink to white in the throat from late spring to early summer. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Skin irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
1m
Ultimate spread
1.5m

Colour

Flowers
Pink in May; June
Foliage
Bronze; Green - Deciduous
Fruit
Purple in September

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Shelter from cold drying winds
Soil
Most types
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Seed; Division
Usage
Border
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Pot on every 3 to 5 years
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Red spider mite; Scale; Mealy bugs

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type	Form	Size	Spread	Normal price	Web price	Stock	Trolley
Regular	5 litre	30-40 cm	---	~~£12.35~~	£	24
Regular	2 litre	20-30 cm	---	~~£4.73~~	£	220

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