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    ASCLEPIAS
    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • 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
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

    varieties
    ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
    Butterfly weed
    Bright orange bead-like flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00

    Useful extras...

    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    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
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    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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