Colletia hystrix - P9

Description
The Bristly colletia (Colletia hystrix) is an upright garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear from August to November. The Bristly colletia also has medium green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Colletia spinosa, Colletia armata.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bristly colletia are medium green in colour.

Growth
Bristly colletia is upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
The white flowers appear from August to November.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Colletia hystrix are spiny.