Acradenia frankliniae
  • Acradenia frankliniae
  • Acradenia frankliniae

Acradenia frankliniae

(Wirewood) A handsome evergreen plant native to parts of Tasmania, Acradenia frankliniae has glossy dark green, slightly serrated leaves clusters of pretty white flowers in late spring.

This plant is currently unavailable and we sadly do not have any more in the pipeline for the near future. It will be a long wait but please enter your email address below if you are interested in this plant once back in stock.

Quantity

  £6.95* standard delivery for ANY number of plants

Free standard delivery for orders over £85*

  Priority delivery service also available

*Surcharges apply for Northern Scotland, Highlands & Islands

  Ordering a gift?

Add a gift card & message to your order

A handsome evergreen plant native to parts of Tasmania, Acradenia frankliniae has glossy dark green, slightly serrated leaves clusters of pretty white flowers in late spring. These flowers stand out well against the dark green foliage.

An unusual medium sized garden shrub, Acradenia frankliniae has grown well in our woodland gardens for many years and is generally hardy if sheltered from strong winds. It can also be grown in a large container if required.


  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Moist, fertile soil. This plant dislikes soil prone to drying out.
  • Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Acradenia frankliniae requires protection from cold winter winds.
  • Flowering Period: April - May.
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Acradenia frankliniae grows to be a medium sized or eventually large, branching shrub.
    • Height: Eventually up to 2 - 3 m (6 ft) / [up to 1.5 m (5 ft) after 10 years]
    • Spread: 3 m (10 ft) / [up to 1.5 m (5 ft) after 10 years]

Data sheet

How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Shrub - Medium
Growing Conditions
Soil: Damp/Wet, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Evergreen, Suitable for Containers, Flowers in Spring

Similar plants

Viburnum odoratissimum var awabuki

Viburnum odoratissimum var awabuki

New Price Each £28.00
Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

New Price Each £14.95
Osmanthus delavayi

Osmanthus delavayi

New Price Each £16.95
Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor'

Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor'

New Price Each £28.00