Sophora Little Baby

Name: Sophora Little Baby - 2.5 litre container
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 18424f
Price: 24.58 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Sophora prostrata ‘Little Baby’ is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Kowhai, and is a NZ native shrub with eye catching form. The intertwined, almost tangled branches are golden coloured and host very small leaves as it grows to 1.5 m tall and 1.3 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. This Dwarf Kowhai is commonly grown as an interesting hedge, added to a mixed planting, included in a native planting, or maintained in a container. It is well-suited to bonsai.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.30 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium

Sophora Little Baby Details

Sophora prostrata ‘Little Baby’ is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Kowhai, and is a NZ native shrub with eye catching form. The intertwined, almost tangled branches are golden coloured and host very small leaves. The flowers in spring are orange, few in number, and almost hidden within the foliage. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1.3 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. This is a very tough plant that will tolerate cold, dry, exposed sites, and coastal locations though good drainage is essential. This Dwarf Kowhai is commonly grown as an interesting hedge, added to a mixed planting, included in a native planting, or maintained in a container. It is well-suited to bonsai.