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FASCICULARIA bicolor

Additional Plant Details

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    Pests & Diseases - greenfly while flowering.

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    Place of Origin - Chile

Delivery Information

Estimated delivery between 25 June and 01 July 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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FASCICULARIA bicolor

(pitcairnifolia) - a native of Chile which forms a dense clump of spiky grey-greenish evergreen leaves. The central leaves are a rich crimson rosette and tubular sky-blue flowers appear from the centre. A spectacular plant which prefers a warm sheltered position in a rock garden or well drained situation.

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - spiny-toothed, rigid leaves 50cm (20in) long.
Herbaceous - terrestrial bromeliad. Dense corymbs of flowers 4cm (1½in) long surrounded by ivory-white bracts.

Hardiness Rating

Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 45-60cm (18-24in)
Spread - in metres - 60cm (24in)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - protect from too much wet in winter.

Buy FASCICULARIA bicolor

Pot size: 1.5 or 2 Litre

£15.00 each

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