Sophora Sun King ('Hilsop') (PBR)
kowhai
- Position: full sun to part shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: February to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A wonderful addition to the sunny shrub border, this spreading, bushy evergreen puts on a dazzling display in late winter and early spring, when its long-lasting flowers appear. These look luminous in the low light, particularly against the dackdrop of rich green, pinnate foliage. - Garden care: Protect from cold, drying winds and apply a generous layer of mulch around young plants in autumn. Trim back to tidy in the spring.
- CAUTION toxic if eaten