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Position full sun Soil fertile, well drained soil Rate of growth average Flowering period June to September Hardiness frost hardy needs winter protection in cold areas Masses of apple blossom pink, tubular flowers from June to September among small, glossy, dark green leaves. This compact, bushy, evergre en shrub looks lovely towards the back of a sunny, shrub border, as a foil for f lowering perennials, or for growing as an informal, flowering hedge. It is part ularly good as a windbreak in coastal areas. Garden care Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. In mid or late spring lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. After pruning apply a generous 5 7 cm 2 3in mulch of well rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.
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