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    ALOE
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    ALOE

    Genus of 300-350 species of small to large, rosetted evergreen perennials ranging from shrub-like to tree-like.

    They are found at various altitudes in the Cape Verde Islands, tropical and southern Africa, Madagascar and the Arabian peninsula.

    Most have succulent leaves. The most commonly known, aloe vera is used variously in herbal medicine.

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    Plant Details
    • Evergreen
    • Succulent
    • harmful if eaten
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    Varieties
    ALOE aristata
    Lace aloe, Torch plant
    Fleshy green lance-shaped leaves each tipped with a soft white spine. Forms a tight rosette to 20cm. Tubular orange-red flowers in autumn on long stems. Tolerates light frost given good drainage
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.50
    ALOE 'Safari Sunrise'
    A new introduction with bicolour flower spikes of orange-pink and cream
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ALOE striatula
    A hardy aloe with attractive tall spikes of yellow flowers tinged red as they fade. Ideal for a hot dry sunny bank
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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