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DANAE racemosa
Commonly known as Alexandrian laurel
(Ruscus racemosus) - shade tolerant evergreen with arching sprays of narrow polished leaves
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLance-shaped, leaf-like stems to 10cm (4in).
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YellowGreenish yellow -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightShrub-like perennial with slender green shoots. Flowers are followed by small, orange-red berries.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full shade -
Full sunShelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
DANAE racemosa
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Good to knowSlow to establish. Can be a rare and hard-to-find plant
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originTurkeyResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeRacemesTerminal racemes 5cm (2in) long of 5-8 flowers
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Danae - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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