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FRANCOA sonchifolia
Commonly known as Bridal wreath
Two-tone pink flowers on long spikes in summer. Good for cutting
Further Reading....
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 60-90cm (24-36in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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. - rosette-forming perennial with broadly lance-shaped, variably and deeply lobed basal leaves.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) - borderline -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - cultivated for use in floral arrangements -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Chile -
Flower Shape - Racemes - - compact racemes of flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Spikes
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich. Protect from winter wet
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60-90cm (24-36in)
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45cm (18in) |
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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
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
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