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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.
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LAPAGERIA
Commonly known as Chilean bellflower
Genus of one species of evergreen climber occuring in moist forests in Chile.
A good plant for a container in the shade at the back of your potting shed where the delightful but heavy bell-shaped flowers can be appreciated at close quarters.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - woody, twining climber.
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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. - if growing in greenhouse - ericaceous compost , added sharp sand, bright filtered light -
Partial shade - shelter from cold drying winds in frosty areas. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for its very showy, pendent, oblong-bell-shaped flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, scale, mealybugs and thrips may be a problem particularly in the greenhouse -
Place of origin - Chile -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus- rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Lapageria - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of LAPAGERIA
LAPAGERIA rosea >
Commonly known as: Chilean bellflower, Copihue.
Fleshy pink flowers 3-4in long. Limited availability
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Arches - Obelisks & Trellis
Metal wall trellis
Steel garden trellis panels finished with ball finials. 10 year guarantee.
3 options from £10.45
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
