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PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
Commonly known as Border phlox
Prostrate form with startling lavender-blue flowers
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BlueLavender blue
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetRed-purple eyes
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Height15cm (6in)
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Spread30cm (12in)
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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.Low-growing perennial. Purple stems and lance-shaped leaves 2-5cm (¾-2in) long
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
PHLOX divaricata 'Chattahoochee'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCross between the praire P. pilosa and the woodland P. divaricata (wild sweet William). Masses of flowers when happy and irresistible to butterflies, but short-lived. Good air circulation around plants will combat mildew.Pests & DiseasesStem eelworms, leaf gall, powdery mildew, leaf spot.Place of originNorth America. Garden origin
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowersSlightly fragrant
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to acid soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Phlox - Growing Guide
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AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'
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ARTEMISIA arbrotanum
Southernwood
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Sea holly
Available from £13.50
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Available from £17.50
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MONARDA 'Prairie Night'
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Knotweed
Available from £13.50
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PHLOX
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Ice plant
Available from £13.00
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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.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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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.
Only £8.00
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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™.
Only £7.50