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    DICTAMNUS albus 'Albiflorus'
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    DICTAMNUS albus 'Albiflorus'

    Commonly known as Burning bush, Dittany, Fraxinella

    AWARD
    White flower spikes
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    1.5 to 2 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Available from July 2025
    individually £14.50 each , 3+ £13.00 each 
    Available from July 2025 -
     
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    • Good to know
      Can be divided with care in autumn or spring but woody rootstock does not re-establish readily
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Central Europe, northern China, Korea.
    • White
    • Racemes
      Long, open racemes
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40-90cm (16-36in)
    • Spread
      50-60cm (20-24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming perennial. Pinnate, leathery leaves to 35cm (14in) long with lance-shaped leaflets. Flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented foliage
      Lemon-scented.
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • severely toxic to skin with sunlight
      (People & Pets)
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      40-90cm (16-36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        50-60cm (20-24in)
      		  
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