ZALUZIANSKYA ovata
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ZALUZIANSKYA ovata
Commonly known as Night scented phlox, Star balsam
Crimson-backed white flowers which open in the evening and release a pleasant scent. Each petal is notched at the tip to give a 'whirligig' effect. Sticky, toothed, aromatic grey-green leaves
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Requires sharp drainage and needs to be kept barely moist during winter. Cut back hard after flowering. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Evergreen
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White
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit.
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with branching, brittle stems. Leaves to 4cm (1½in) long. Produces flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across with 5 petal lobes cleft into 2 further lobes in terminal spikes,
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
60cm (24in)
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