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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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CAMASSIA
Star- or cup-shaped flowers with 6 tepals
Sturdy and quickly forms large clumps.
Like a baked sweet potato, but sweeter, C. quamash was a staple of Native Americans. Many areas in the American northwest are named Camas from the plant.
Genus of 5 or 6 species of bulbous perennials from damp, fertile meadowland in North America.
Further Reading....
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - bulbous perennial
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - North America
Camassia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of CAMASSIA
CAMASSIA leichtlinii Caerulea Group >
Commonly known as: Quamash.
Bulbous perennial. Violet-blue flower spikes. Hardy
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
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
