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× Gordlinia grandiflora
mountain gordlinia
A semi-evergreen, large shrub or small tree to 6m tall with lanceolate to elliptic dark green leaves to 20cm long with serrated margins; older foliage may turn shades of orange and red in autumn. Fragrant, white flowers with yellow centres to 10cm across are borne from mid to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Red Orange | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Theaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in humus-rich, acidic soils in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot
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