Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'
Also Known As
- Colletia spinosa 'Rosea'
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 5'
- W: 5'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Colletia hystrix 'Rosea' plant details
Colletia hystrix 'Rosea' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rhamnaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: fragrant, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Colletia hystrix 'Rosea' plant
How to Grow Colletia hystrix 'Rosea'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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aka Colletia cruciata, Anchor Plant, Crucifix Thorn, Crucifixion Thorn, Jet-Plane Plant, Thorn of the Cross
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 8'-12'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry in summer
aka Colletia chacaye, Colletia crenata, Colletia discolor, Colletia dumosa, Colletia montana, Colletia nivalis, Discaria × serratifolia var. discolor, Discaria cognata, Discaria crenata, Discaria crenata var. discolor, Discaria crenata var. dumosa, Discaria crenata var. integrifolia, Discaria crenata var. magellanica, Discaria crenata var. montana, Discaria discolor, Discaria dumosa, Discaria foliosa, Discaria integrifolia, Discaria magellanica, Discaria montana, Notophaena discolor, Notophaena foliosa
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 36"
- sun
- occasional
aka Crucifixion Thorn
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional
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