Photinia fras. 'Chico'? - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Christmas berry 'Chico'® (Photinia fraseri) is a roundish dwarf shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from April to May. The Christmas berry 'Chico'® also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * copper-brown shoots * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Christmas berry 'Chico'® are dark green, lanceolate, toothed. Copper-brown shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Christmas berry 'Chico'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Christmas berry 'Chico'® is a dwarf shrub with a rounded habit. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and is approx. 15 - 20 cm wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August.

Care
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture