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CRAMBE cordifolia
Commonly known as Colewort
Large perennial which makes a handsome foliage plant for the back of a border or as a specimen. Panicles of small white flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWildlife plant - bees.
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Pests & DiseasesClubroot
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Place of originSouthern Russia.
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White
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PaniclesMany-branched panicles to 1.5m (5ft) across
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Fully hardy
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Height2.5-3.0m (8-10ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Forms a mound of long-stalked, puckered, bristly dark-green leaves to 35cm (14in) or more across. Flowers are carried on long stems and form a frothy mass similar to gypsophila but with a sweet scent.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2.5-3.0m (8-10ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilShelter from cold winds.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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