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FASCICULARIA
Member of the pineapple family producing patches of bright colour in autumn.
Genus of one species of stemless or short-stemmed, evergreen, serophytic, terrestrial or epiphytic perennials (bromeliads) from coastal and central areas in Chile.
Is naturalised in the UK.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - attractive plants for desert garden, rock garden or raised bed, or by a sunny wall. -
Pests & Diseases - greenfly while flowering. -
Place of origin - Chile -
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - protect from too much wet in winter
Fascicularia Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of FASCICULARIA
FASCICULARIA bicolor >
A native of Chile which forms a dense clump of spiky grey-greenish evergreen leaves. The central leaves form a rich crimson rosette and tubular sky-blue flowers appear from the centre. A spectacular plant which prefers a warm sheltered position in a rock garden or well drained situation.
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
Only £7.50
