Colletia ulcinia [from Western Hills 10-16-18]
Also Known As
- Colletia ulicina
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Colletia ulcinia [from Western Hills 10-16-18] plant details
Colletia ulcinia [from Western Hills 10-16-18] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and white foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Colletia ulcinia [from Western Hills 10-16-18]
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: rhamnaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Flowers: red blooms in summer
- Uses: fragrant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Colletia ulcinia [from Western Hills 10-16-18]
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Colletia ulcinia [from Western Hills 10-16-18] plant
How to Grow Colletia ulcinia [from Western Hills 10-16-18]
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Colletia for your garden
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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