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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

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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.

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Pot size: 1.5 or 2 Litre

£15.00 each

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