Phoitinia x fraseri 'Pink Marble'
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Phoitinia |
| Species | x fraseri |
| Cultivar | 'Pink Marble' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Dense medium-sized evergreen shrub. |
| ID Characteristic | Glossy elliptic leaves with sprays of bright red leaves. |
| Landscape | Hedging and screens low maintenance. |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun. |
| Pests | Fireblight and leaf spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
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