ACROSS
Genus of spiny shrub, Japanese quince - ‘Chelsea omen’ possibly (11) Extent of a root’s growth… needs some pruning (3) A larva might emerge from this - for example by gravity initially (3) Term for a shrub that protects a young plant - state registered? A named rodgersia with tall flower spikes - a source of shade from the sun (7) Genus of perennials in the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family, with orchid-like flowers - oddly coarse with nothing inside (7) Frost-hardy orchid - requires sort of open lie (7) _Pearmain, crispy dessert apple the first man’s? (5) Hazelnut; also male swan (3) Hellebore-like plant with green flowers turning pink - a shame it all spoilt (11)
