Desfontainea spinosa 'Holly 'n Bells' (Spiny Chilean Holly)

Desfontainia spinosa a native to Chile, Ecuador, Peru. The parent plant of this specimen was growing in the Alerce Andino National Park, Chile at a relatively low altitude of 200 metres. The plant is covered in striking mid red tubular flowers, the lobes coloured yellow. The stamens are fused to the inner of the corolla tube with the needle like stigma tube retained on the plant well after the corolla drops. This well branched slow growing evergreen shrub has leaves with unforgiving spines. It is well worth sourcing this plant for the colour it provides.

Slow growing. Low maintenance and hardy. Spiny, glossy, holly-like leaves and tubular red flowers with a yellow mouth late summer and autumn. Full sun- part shade in moist, well drained soil. Evergreen. An unusual addition to your garden. Spiny, holly-like leaves and tubular red flowers with a yellow mouth late summer. An evergreen shrub or small tree rarely more than 3 m tall, normally 2m x 1.5m. Plants available in early 2023.