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LEONOTIS
LION'S Ear or Lion's Tail. Statuesque, bold, tawny orange and wildlife-friendly.
Genus of about 9 species of aromatic annuals, perennials and evergreen to semi-evergreen shrubs from upland grassland and rocky areas mainly in southern Africa. Named both Lion's ear and Lion's Tail. In the mint family, square-stemmed and producing a stately plant up to 6ft from an early planting it carries its flowers in stages up the stem. In colder areas to maintain it as a perennial it can be pot grown and moved into shelter at the end of the season. A very good butterfly plant.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - to semi evergreen(deciduous in cold climates) shrubs or sub shrubs.
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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. - annuals, perennials
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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.
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - - square stems carrying showy, 2-lipped flowers.
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Pests & Diseases - red spider mite, whitefly, botrytis if in greenhouse or conservatory. Should be fine if grown outside
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Place of origin - South Africa and other tropical regions.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - for greenhouse use loam based compost and full light
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Leonotis - Growing Guide
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LEONOTIS leonurus >
Commonly known as: Lion's ear.
Deep green leaves and whorls of orange-red to scarlet 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

Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00