DODECATHEON meadia
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DODECATHEON meadia
Commonly known as American cowslip, Shooting star
Lilac-pink
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. -
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Lilac pink -
Fully hardy
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
25cm (10in)
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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.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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. Requires moist soil during growing period.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
25cm (10in)
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