Pseudopanax x lessonii Rangatira
Pseudopanax x lessonii Rangatira
Pseudopanax x lessonii Rangatira
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Description
Pseudopanax 'Rangatira' stands out with its magnificent purple to violet-bronze foliage that becomes more intense in winter. It is a rare and exotic, evergreen bush that will delight collectors and other enthusiasts of curiosities. It forms a bush with a compact habit and dense foliage that can reach 2m in height and 1.5m in width. Hardy down to -7°C, it is the ideal plant for regions with a mild climate or coastal areas. It tolerates wind well. In less favourable regions, gardeners can plant it in a pot on a terrace and protect it from heavy frost in winter.
From the Araliaceae family, Pseudopanax lessonii is native to the coastal, humid and cool areas of New Zealand. It has many hybrids that have become more popular than itself. The 'Rangatira' variety forms a rather compact medium-sized bush. Its growth is quite slow. Its tough leaves are divided into 3 narrow and elongated leaflets. They are violet-bronze to intense purple and toothed. The colour intensifies in winter. Female plants flower in hot summers. The flowers, although insignificant, attract pollinating insects. They are followed by black berries that birds enjoy.
Hardy down to -7°C when sheltered from cold and dry winds. Planting in the ground is reserved for mild climates, including coastal areas. Everywhere else, this collector's plant can be grown in a large pot that can be stored in a veranda or greenhouse before the first frost. It appreciates non-calcareous, humus-bearing, well-drained soils. It will make a sensation around a swimming pool or in a varied hedge in mild regions. Pair it with heucheras, both in pots and in borders. Play with contrasts with 'Caramel' heuchera with orange foliage or 'Citronelle' heuchera with lime green to yellow foliage.
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Hardy down to -7°C, the Pseudopanax 'Rangatira' can be grown in the ground in mild climates. It will thrive in cool and humid summers. Elsewhere, plant it in a beautiful pot filled with leaf compost and with a good drainage layer at the bottom. Overwinter it in a greenhouse or conservatory. It prefers a non-calcareous, fertile, and well-drained soil. Place it in partial shade or the morning sun, sheltered from strong or drying winds. In a pot, water it with low or non-calcareous water. It tolerates pruning well if necessary.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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