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PHLOX paniculata 'Border Gem'
Commonly known as Border phlox
Deep violet-blue
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Blue - violet blue -
Height - 75cm (30in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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. - erect perennial. Ovate or lance-shaped to elliptic, toothed, thin leaves 5-13cm (2-5in) long
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - good air circulation around plants will combat mildew. Attractive to butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases - stem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin - garden origin. Old English variety. Fairbarn. 1913. -
Flower Shape - Panicles - panicle-like cymes of flowers 1.5-2.5 (½-1in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'
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Available from £14.00
AGAPANTHUS 'Navy Blue'
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ANEMONE hupehensis 'Queen Charlotte'
Japanese anemone, Japanese windflower
Available from £12.50
ECHINOPS
Globe thistle
EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate'
White snakeroot, Mist flower
Available from £12.50
FUCHSIA 'Riccartonii'
Available from £11.00
HEMEROCALLIS
Daylily
HYDRANGEA aspera Villosa group
Lacecap
Available from £17.50
PEROVSKIA atriplicifolia 'Blue Spire'
Russian sage
Available from £12.50
PHLOX
ROSA 'American Pillar'
Rose
Available from £10.00
SEDUM spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
Ice plant
Available from £11.50
STIPA gigantea
Golden oats, Giant feather grass
Available from £13.50
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Short circular wire plant support
The Harrod short circular plant supports available in rust or matt black are ideal for herbs, campanulas, agapanthus, shrub roses, hollyhocks and foxgloves and are made to last.
2 options from £32.00
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
5-Ring grow through support
Supports plants and stops them falling over. Continuous steel rod shaped into 5 rings approx 14cm.
2 options from £14.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Releasable plant supports
90cm high and sold in packs of 3. Each supports multiple stems with quick release.
2 options from £10.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
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
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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