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LEPTINELLA
Genus of about 33 species of annuals and creeping, tufted or mat-forming perennials from subalpine grassland and rocky areas in Australasia and South America.
Effective as ground cover but can be invasive.
Further Reading....
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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.Creeping, tufted or mat-forming perennials with button-like flower heads
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Additional Features
Good to knowGood as low ground cover and for crevices in paving as they will withstand treading
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originAustralasia, South America -
Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilModerately fertile with sharp drainage
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Buy Varieties of LEPTINELLA
LEPTINELLA 'Platts Black'
an attractive spreading ground cover plant with tiny fern-like fronds in a dense mat. Foliage is bronze-black or black flushed in the sun or green in the shade. Insignificant yellow flowers
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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
