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    LYSIMACHIA ciliata 'Firecracker'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    LYSIMACHIA ciliata 'Firecracker'

    Commonly known as Loosestrife

    AWARD
    Spreading, hardy perennial with purple leaves and star-shaped yellow flowers in summer
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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails
    • Place of origin
      North America
    • Yellow
    • Star-shaped
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      75-90cm (29-36in)
    • Spread
      75-90cm (29-36in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Erect rhizomatous perennial with opposite, ovate to lance-shaped, hairy leaves to 15cm (6in) long. Produces solitary or paired, slightly pendent flowers 2.5cm (1in) across from upper leaf axils
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      75-90cm (29-36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75-90cm (29-36in)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a moist herbaceous border
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich. Ensure that soil remains moist
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Lysimachia - Growing Guide
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    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 - Free c&p
    £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
    £8.00
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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