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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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DODECATHEON meadia

Commonly known as American cowslip, Shooting star

Lilac-pink

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch

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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - lilac pink
Height - 40cm (16in)
Spread - 25cm (10in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - variable, clump-forming perennial. Ovate, toothed, pale to mid green leaves to 25cm (10in) long. Produces umbels of up to 15 cyclamen-like flowers 1.5-2cm (½-¾in) long on strong stems.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy 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)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - becomes dormant in summer after flowering. Good for a woodland or rock garden.
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails.
Place of origin - eastern North America.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich. Requires moist soil during growing period.