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Hedera nepalensis 'Roy Lancaster'

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Price: £5.00

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Brand: The Plantsman's Preference
Family: Araliaceae
Main Season: All Year
Leaf Colour: Green
Foliage: Evergreen
Position: Shade
Soil Type: Ordinary, medium loam
Height: 1.8m to 2.4m (6' to 8')
Peat Free? Yes
Hardiness Guide: RHS H5 minimum -10C to -15C
Pot Size: 9cm

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Approx. 10 in stock

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Stunning ruby red new growth that turns to green with grey veins as it matures. The leaves often multi-lobed on young growth, adult leaves are triangular. Ordinary soil under trees/shrubs.

The species is found in much of Asia, not just Nepal but I'm not aware of the origin of this clone.

syn. Hedera himalaica, H. sinensis, H. cinerea amongst others.

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