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  • ASCLEPIAS
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    ASCLEPIAS

    Commonly known as Milkweed

    Genus of about 70 species of evergreen or deciduous perennials and a few subshrubs or shrubs from South Africa, temperate North America and South America.

    The more commonly available tuberosa is a good insect-attracting subject.

    Plant Details
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming sometimes spreading perennials. Small, showy flowers followed by spindle-shaped fruits.
    • harmful if eaten
    • may cause skin allergy
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties

    ASCLEPIAS incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
    Vanilla-scented white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
    Butterfly weed
    Bright orange bead-like flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    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
    £8.00
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