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ARISTEA ecklonii
Rhizomatous plant, hardy outside only in milder areas, with attractive panicles of strong blue saucer shaped flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - tufts of linear basal leaves 30-45cm (12-18in) long and smaller, stem-clasping leaves
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Blue
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Height - 1m (39in)
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Spread - 45cm (18in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming rhizomatous perennial
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - - resents root disturbance
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - Central Africa, South Africa
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - loose, spike-like panicles of flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Saucer-shaped
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus-rich.
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1m (39in)
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45cm (18in) |
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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