Tamarisk
Light, feathery plumes of tiny, rich pink flower
| Light, feathery plumes of tiny, rich pink flowers on arching branches in late summer and early autumn and slender, light green leaves. This vigorous shrub or small tree is ideal for creating a colourful splash in a sunny border. It`s a valuable windbreak in warm, coastal areas, thriving in any well-drained soil, except shallow chalk.Position: full sun Soil: any well-drained soil, except shallow chalkRate of Growth: fastFlowering period: August and SeptemberFlowers: pink Other features: slender, light green leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: For use as a windbreak or hedging in warm, coastal areas plant in a single line with one metre between each plant. To prevent the plant from becoming top heavy cut back the flowering stems in early spring. Goes well with: Griselina littoralis, Trachelospermum jasminoides, Hebe `Red Edge`, Lavandula augustifolia `Hidcote`, Trachycarpus fo |
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