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AMICIA zygomeris
An unusual tall growing perennial with alternate heart-shaped leaflets veined purple. Racemes of pea-like yellow flowers with purple keels
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DeciduousLeaves 15-20cm (6-8in) long. Each leaf has 2 pairs of inversely heart-shaped leaflets to 4cm (1½in) across
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
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Yellow
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1m (39in)
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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.Woody-based perennial
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
AMICIA zygomeris
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCan be grown in a container and moved outside in summer.Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails.Place of originMountains of Mexico and the Andes.
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Flower ShapeRacemes3-10 pea-like flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilMulch in winter in frost-prone sites.
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Amicia - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
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
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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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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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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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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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