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Dorycnium pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum (Spear pea)

Other names: Prostrate Canary clover, Badassi, Socarrillo

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Species
D. pentaphyllum subsp. pentaphyllum is a compact, mound-forming, hairy, evergreen to semi-evergreen subshrub with pinnate leaves divided into five, narrowly lance-shaped, grey-green leaflets and umbels of creamy-white flowers from late spring into summer followed by reddish-brown seed pods.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.6 m 1 m 2-5 years
1 ft 3 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect in winter in cold areas. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost with grit in full light. In growth, water freely & feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming

Native to

Southern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 9. May need restrictive pruning under glass.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Propagation

Sow seed at !%C in spring. Soak in hot water for 24 hours prior to sowing.

Pests

Diseases

Prune evergreen shrubs lightly (only if needed)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Protect from cold drying winds (in cold areas)

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Cut back to base (optional)

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Apply a fertiliser container grown plants regularly

Take semi-ripe cuttings

Sow seeds in containers with heat (spring)

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