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  • DORYCNIUM
    DORYCNIUM
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    DORYCNIUM

    Syn. Lotus.

    Includes the very common native Bird's foot trefoil (Bacon and eggs), L. corniculatus.

    Lotus is a diverse genus of about 150 species of annuals, short-lived perennials and deciduous, semi-evergreen or evergreen subshrubs found throughout most of the world.

    Pea-like flowers and found in pasture and dry, rocky areas.

    The native, often found in lawns, is recorded as having more than 70 local names.

    L. pedunculatus, Large bird's foot trefoil, another native, is found in damp. grassy places.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Syn. Lotus. Suitable for a dry rock garden.
    • Place of origin
      Mediterranean, Canary Islands.
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Subshrub
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    varieties

    DORYCNIUM hirsutum
    Hairy canary-clover
    (Lotus hirsutus) - pink-tinged white pea-shaped flowers during late summer and autumn. Requires full sun to show off its silvery hairy foliage to full effect
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    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
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