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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 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H4
Botanical 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

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot

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