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ARISTEA ecklonii
Rhizomatous plant, hardy outside only in milder areas, with attractive panicles of strong blue saucer shaped flowers
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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 -
Height - 1m (39in) -
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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - resents root disturbance -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Central Africa, South Africa -
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
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
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