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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.
ALOYSIA
Genus of 37 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs from warm areas of North and South America with dry, rocky soils.
The aromatic leaves are used for culinary purposes and for pot-pourri when dried when the fragrance becomes more intense.
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - genus of shrubs with aromatic leaves and small, salverform flowers carried on spikes.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none. -
Place of origin - North and South America -
Soil Conditions - Free draining sandy soil - - poor dry soil. Provide dry mulch in autumn to protect roots.
Buy Varieties of ALOYSIA
ALOYSIA citriodora >
Commonly known as: Lemon plant, Lemon verbena, Lemon-scented verbena.
(syn. triphylla) - (formerly LIPPIA) - lemon-scented foliage and pale lilac flowers
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
