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  • LEONOTIS leonurus
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    LEONOTIS leonurus

    Commonly known as Lion's ear

    Deep green leaves and whorls of orange-red to scarlet flowers
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    1 to 1.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2025
    £14.50 each 
    Available again from summer 2025 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      In the mint family. Attracts butterflies.
    • Medicinal properties
      Almost a cure-all in African tribal medicine.
    • Pests & Diseases
      red spider mite, whitefly, botrytis if in greenhouse or conservatory. Should be fine if grown outside
    • Place of origin
      South Africa.
    • Evergreen
      To semi evergreen. Lance-shaped, entire or scalloped, mid- to deep-green leaves 6-12cm (2½-5in) long.
    • Tubular
      Tubular, two-lipped flowers 5cm (2in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Half hardy (down to 0)
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright shrub
    • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
      Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      For greenhouse use loam based compost and full light.
    • Full sun
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1m (39in)
       
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