Arctic Snow’
FAMILY: Wrightia
USES: Strong and continual flowering. Tropical effect. Does well as a shrub, hedge, container plant, en masse, around pools, patios, courtyards and in moon gardens.
SIZE: Grows 1.2 – 2m tall with a 1.5 – 2.5m spread. Fast growing.
LOCATION: Full sun to partial shade. Does well in the more humid coastal areas with some protection from direct sea wind.
SOIL: Best in an organically enriched, well draining fertile soil with a pH 5.6 – 7.5, acidic to neutral. Will show leaf chlorosis if soil is too alkaline or saline.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 13:13:13 NPK annually in spring.
WATER: Keep soil moist. Moderately drought tolerant for very short periods only. Does not accept over irrigation or waterlogging.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
