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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.
LAMPRANTHUS purple
Commonly known as Perennial mesembryanthemum
Further Reading....
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Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
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Height - 30cm (12in)
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Spread - indefinite
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Alpine or rock plant - These plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.
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Succulent - perennial
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - greenfly, mealybugs.
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Place of origin - semi-desert areas of South Africa.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
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Lampranthus - Care Guide
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
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