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ARISARUM
Genus of 3 species of rhizomatous or tuberous perennials from moist woodland in Europe. The mouse plant which provides effective ground cover with the tails peeping through in spring and disappears in summer.
Further Reading....
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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.
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Tuberous - rhizomatous and tuberous perennials
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - good for woodland or rock garden.
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - Europe
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus rich
Arisarum - The Mouse Plant - Growing Guide
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- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of ARISARUM

ARISARUM proboscideum >
Commonly known as: Mouse tail plant.
clump forming rhizomatous perennial with dark green leaves and, in spring, dark brown bracts with a long thin brown tip which looks like a mouse's tail
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.
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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