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    ANCHUSA
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    ANCHUSA

    Genus of about 35 species of erect to spreading or mound-forming annuals, perennials and biennials, often short-lived.

    They appear in sunny, dry sites such as roadsides, stony hills and grassland in temperate regions of Europe, Africa and western Asia.

    A. officinalis has appeared in British gardens since at least 1200 and was once grown for fodder.

    It has naturalized on waste ground in the UK but is generally impermanent.

    Flowers are attractive to bees.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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    Varieties

    ANCHUSA azurea 'Loddon Royalist'
    Italian bugloss, Large blue alkanet
    Deepest blue flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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