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Cassinia fulvida - Hook.f.

Common Name
Family Asteraceae or Compositae
USDA hardiness 8-11
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Lowland grassy scrub to sub-alpine latitudes to 1400 metres.
Range New Zealand.
Edibility Rating    (0 of 5)
Other Uses    (2 of 5)
Weed Potential No
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Care (info)
Half Hardy Well drained soil Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Cassinia fulvida


Cassinia fulvida

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Cassinia fulvida is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

 Hedge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Hedge  Hedge

This species is particularly suited for use as a hedge in seaside gardens[188].

Special Uses

Hedge  Hedge  Scented Plants

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Cultivation details

Prefers a position in full sun in a well-drained, humus-rich fertile soil. Succeeds in dry soils. Retains its compact habit best when grown in an open position but with protection from cold drying winds. Dislikes cold exposed positions[188]. Plants are quite hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -15°c[184], though they seldom grow more than 1 metre tall in cultivation in Britain. The leaves have a honey-like scent[184].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to dry out. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame.

Other Names

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Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: New Zealand

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Readers comment

EDMUND JARVIS   Wed Nov 5 2008

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE LIFE OF THESE PLANTS PLEASE.

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