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  • BALLOTA pseudodictamnus
    BALLOTA pseudodictamnus
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    BALLOTA pseudodictamnus

    Commonly known as False dittany, Shrubby horehound

     AWARD
    (Pseudodictamnus mediterraneus) - grey-green foliage, pink flowers
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2026
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available again from summer 2026 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Europe, western Asia.
    • Evergreen
      Furry, yellowish grey-green leaves to 3cm (1¼in) long.
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
    • Border
      Suits a sunny border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
      Mound-forming subshrub with sparsely branched, erect, woody-based stems. Produces 2-lipped flowers 1.5cm (½in) long with open, funnel-shaped, pale green calyces 2cm (¾in) wide.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    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
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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