Radermachera 'summerscent' 200mm

$30.00

Similar to the Murraya Paniculata in terms of growth habit and leaf structure but THIS beauty, Radermachera 'summerscent' wins the contest of most beautiful blooms! Picture this in your tropical oasis, growing as a compact hedge or screening plant, and enjoy the showy display of white & golden trumpet-shaped flowers, with their soft scent drifting through your garden. The dark, evergreen foliage provides a lovely hedge, feature shrub or striking patio plant in a pot!

Light requirement: Full sun to part shade.
Water requirement: Low to moderate

Watering frequency:Water frequently when first planted to establish. Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant will help retain soil moisture.
Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. Will not tolerate waterlogged soil.
Skill level: Suits Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Moderate to fast growth in optimum conditions. Mulch and water regularly to establish plant for the first 3 months. Light pruning throughout the year to keep shape or remove hedge height will encourage new growth. Fertilise in spring.
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for container or balcony pot. Choose a pot twice the size of current pot.

Mature Height: 3-4 metres
Mature Width: 1-3 metres

Seasonality: Evergreen

Drought Tolerant: Yes, suits waterwise gardens
Frost Tolerant: Frost-free environment, ok in cool weather.
Wind Tolerant: Yes

Leaf colour: Shades of glossy dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No

Size of leaf : Small, oval shaped leaves

Flower Colour: White with yellow centre

Flower Shape: Trumpet-shaped
Flower Fragrance: Yes, the flowers are lightly fragrant
Flower Season: Warm months throughout the year

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Similar to the Murraya Paniculata in terms of growth habit and leaf structure but THIS beauty, Radermachera 'summerscent' wins the contest of most beautiful blooms! Picture this in your tropical oasis, growing as a compact hedge or screening plant, and enjoy the showy display of white & golden trumpet-shaped flowers, with their soft scent drifting through your garden. The dark, evergreen foliage provides a lovely hedge, feature shrub or striking patio plant in a pot!

Light requirement: Full sun to part shade.
Water requirement: Low to moderate

Watering frequency:Water frequently when first planted to establish. Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant will help retain soil moisture.
Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. Will not tolerate waterlogged soil.
Skill level: Suits Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Moderate to fast growth in optimum conditions. Mulch and water regularly to establish plant for the first 3 months. Light pruning throughout the year to keep shape or remove hedge height will encourage new growth. Fertilise in spring.
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for container or balcony pot. Choose a pot twice the size of current pot.

Mature Height: 3-4 metres
Mature Width: 1-3 metres

Seasonality: Evergreen

Drought Tolerant: Yes, suits waterwise gardens
Frost Tolerant: Frost-free environment, ok in cool weather.
Wind Tolerant: Yes

Leaf colour: Shades of glossy dark green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No

Size of leaf : Small, oval shaped leaves

Flower Colour: White with yellow centre

Flower Shape: Trumpet-shaped
Flower Fragrance: Yes, the flowers are lightly fragrant
Flower Season: Warm months throughout the year