Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver'
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Wonderful willowy, metallic-silver leaves are accompanied by small clusters of mainly inconspicuous, but well-scented, yellow flowers in summer. A fast-growing, deciduous shrub, Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver' is ideal for a sunny border close to an entrance or well-used path, where it has space to develop its broadly pyramidal shape. It's particularly suitable for warm coastal gardens as it tolerates dry soil and salt-laden air.
How to care for Elaeagnus Quicksilver:
Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. These tough evergreens tolerate poor soils, coastal conditions, and wind exposure once established. Water regularly in the first season to establish, then only in prolonged dry spells, as mature plants become more drought-tolerant.
Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to support healthy foliage growth. To keep hedging specimens tidy, cut back long or misplaced shoots with secateurs in late summer. Remove any plain green-leaved shoots promptly, cutting them back to the point of origin (just above a strong growing point) to preserve variegated forms.
After flowering in mid-summer, reduce the flowered shoots to strong buds or younger lower growth. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure after pruning to conserve moisture and enrich the soil.
Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to support healthy foliage growth. To keep hedging specimens tidy, cut back long or misplaced shoots with secateurs in late summer. Remove any plain green-leaved shoots promptly, cutting them back to the point of origin (just above a strong growing point) to preserve variegated forms.
After flowering in mid-summer, reduce the flowered shoots to strong buds or younger lower growth. Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost or manure after pruning to conserve moisture and enrich the soil.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
4m
Eventual spread:
4m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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