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    LEPTINELLA
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    LEPTINELLA LEPTINELLA LEPTINELLA

    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.

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    • Good to know
      Good as low ground cover and for crevices in paving as they will withstand treading
    • Place of origin
      Australasia, South America
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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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    Varieties
    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
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    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
    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    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.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
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