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Desfontainia spinosa Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Requires a humus-rich moisture-retentive acid soil in a sheltered position in partial shade[200]. Grows well in sandy soils as long as there is plenty of humus present[245]. Intolerant of alkaline soils and of waterlogging[202]. Dislikes drought[200]. Plants like growing with their roots in the shade but their stems reaching up into the light[245]. This species is not fully hardy in Britain, plants tolerate temperatures down to about -10°c when sheltered from cold drying winds[200]. They grow best along the west coast of the country, especially in Scotland and N. Ireland[11]. The sub-species D. spinosa hookeri.(Dun.)Reiche. is usually employed for its medicinal virtues[238]. There is at least one named variety selected for its ornamental value[200]. The flowers are softly honey-scented[245]. A slow-growing plant[202]. Any pruning to retain shape is best done in the spring[200]. For further Desfontainia spinosa gardening information |
