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    DICTAMNUS
    DICTAMNUS
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    DICTAMNUS

    Commonly known as Burning bush, Dittany

    Dittany, or Burning Bush, as the whole plant can become covered a glue-like volatile oil which can be ignited resulting in a flash in hot weather.

    Genus of one species of woody-based perennial with several geographical variants.

    Widely spread in open woodland, dry grassland and rocky sites in central and southern Europe and from southern and central Asia to China and Korea.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Flowers and unripe fruit produce an aromatic, volatile oil which may be ignited in hot weather. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Central and southern Europe, southern Asia, China, Korea.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennial. 5-petalled flowers with projecting stamens.
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • severely toxic to skin with sunlight
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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    Dictamnus albus 'Albiflorus' - Growing Guide
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    DICTAMNUS albus 'Albiflorus'
    White flower spikes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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