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"My many visits to Cornwall were always conditional upon visiting Burncoose; a place where you could visit the nursery and garden from whicg I( took so much pleasure. Today I renewed my admiration of Burncoose, the friendliness, helpfulness and patience of the staff is to be commended. "
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"This is just to say that the plants I ordered all arrived in perfect condition and I was very impressed by the prompt and efficient way my small list of requested items had been dealt with. The packaging was most successful and ensured the safe delivery of the complete consignment. My best thanks. "
E Aiken, Northern Ireland February 2010


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"I would like to send my grateful thanks for the whole process of my order with you. Not only did you make every effort to ensure that my order arrived in time for a special Birthday gift, but you also took the time to explain about the plants I had ordered and kept me up to date with the progress of packing and shipment. I am sure that these 'Lucinda' Alstroemeria plants will become a lasting reminder of my Aunt Lucinda's 60th Birthday. Once again many thanks "
Mrs Catriona Bradley, Farnborough.


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RHEUM palmatum

Additional Plant Details

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    Medicinal Properties - used in treating appetite loss and as a laxative.

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    Pests & Diseases - slugs, crown rot

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    Place of Origin - northwestern China, northeastern Tibet.

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    Flower Shape: Star-shaped

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

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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Burncoose Catalogue Code

Herbaceous - rhizomatous perennial with a massive rootstock and thick leaf stalks which produce broadly ovate to rounded palmately 3-9 lobed, coarsely toothed, dark-green leaves to 90cm (36in) long. Produces tiny flowers in panicles to 2m (6ft) long.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 2m (6ft)
Spread - in metres - 2.5m (8ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich. Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in early spring.

Flowers In

Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec

Buy RHEUM palmatum

Pot size: 1.5 or 2 Litre

£9.00 each
3+£8.00 each
 MULTIBUY SAVING 

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