{"product_id":"rhus-glabra-laciniata","title":"Rhus glabra 'Laciniata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRhus glabra 'Laciniata'\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as the \u003cstrong\u003eCutleaf Smooth Sumac\u003c\/strong\u003e or fern-leaved sumach, is one of the most theatrical foliage plants you can grow for a British exotic border. Each large leaf is cut into fine, feathery leaflets that give the whole plant a soft, ferny silhouette through spring and summer, before igniting into brilliant shades of scarlet, orange and red as autumn arrives. Upright cones of yellow-green summer flowers are followed on female plants by fuzzy crimson seed heads that cling on well into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a fully hardy deciduous shrub, rated \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H6\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it takes hard UK winters in its stride down to around -20C. It loses its leaves and rests over the colder months, then reshoots freely in spring. The real showpiece is the autumn fire, which is why it is such a favourite for adding a dramatic seasonal moment to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e and gravel schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the boldest autumn colour, though it tolerates light or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e very adaptable across chalk, clay, loam and sand, at any pH, as long as drainage is good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large shrub or small multi stemmed tree, roughly 2.5 to 4 m tall with a similar or wider spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy in the UK, deciduous, no winter protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne important thing to know: like all smooth sumacs, this plant \u003cstrong\u003esuckers freely from the roots\u003c\/strong\u003e and will throw up new shoots around it. Grow it in a large container or install a root barrier at planting, then pull off unwanted suckers while they are young, and it stays a well behaved feature. Water regularly through the first one to two summers to establish it, after which it becomes impressively drought tolerant and thrives in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edry or gravel garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts architectural, spreading habit makes it a natural for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-foliage\"\u003earchitectural planting\u003c\/a\u003e, while the nectar-rich summer flowers and bird-friendly autumn fruit earn it a place in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinator friendly gardens\u003c\/a\u003e. For more standout, garden-ready specimens see our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, and read our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from hardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e as the seasons turn. Every plant we supply is nursery-grown, carefully selected for a strong root system, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"32cm \/ 18L","offer_id":58064026534271,"sku":"RHUSGLABLAN32","price":107.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/rhus.jpg?v=1785411641","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/rhus-glabra-laciniata","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}