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  • INULA ensifolia
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    INULA ensifolia

    Commonly known as Narrow-leaved inula

    Pure yellow daisies, compact habit
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Powdery mildew if growing conditions too dry.
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus.
    • Yellow
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennial with a dense, bushy habit. Stalkless, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long with finely hairy margins. Abundant flowerheads 2-3cm (to 1¼in) or more, singly or in small clusters.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      With plenty of drainage
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
    Inula ensifolia - Growing Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    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 - Free c&p
    £6.50
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