Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta'
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Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta'
- Setting a new standard for garden beauty, Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' boasts highly attractive, silvery-green evergreen foliage shimmering beautifully in the breeze. This phenomenal feature transforms any well-planned garden scheme.
- It brings essential form to the garden, adopting a incredibly tough, dense, and broadly bushy growth habit. Furthermore, its small, almost hidden bell-shaped autumn flowers carrying an intensely sweet fragrance provides brilliant visual interest even when not in flower.
- It demonstrates incredible resilience when grown in virtually any well-drained soil, thriving effortlessly in full sun or deep, partial shade. It is a wonderfully dependable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
- You will quickly notice a welcome influx of late-season bees seeking autumn nectar, and birds enjoying the small orange berries all year round. It is widely considered one of the very best shrubs for exposed, salt-laden coastal gardens.
- A wonderful piece of trivia about Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta': elaeagnus has a remarkable natural ability to capture nitrogen directly from the air and fix it into the soil. This incredible adaptation allows it to thrive vigorously in extremely poor, nutrient-deficient coastal environments.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' can reach a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' requires moderate watering, providing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' does not strictly require pruning, although you may remove dead or damaged branches if necessary. If you do prune, ensure temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage.
How hardy is this plant?
Elaeagnus ebbingei 'Compacta' is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C.
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