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AGASTACHE mexicana 'Red Fortune'
Lush reddish-pink flowers with a hint of purple
Further Reading....
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RedReddish purple
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Height60-90cm (24-36in)
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Spread30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Short-lived perennial with ovate to lance-shaped leaves 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long. Produces flowers in spikes to 30cm (12in) long.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant 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)
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Full sun
AGASTACHE mexicana 'Red Fortune'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowLiquorice-scented leaves are edible. Wildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesPowdery mildew in dry summersPlace of originMexico
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Flower ShapeSpikesTo 30cm (12in) longTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorder
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Scented PlantsScented foliageAromatic leaves
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Agastache - Care Guide
60-90cm (24-36in)
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AGASTACHE 'Blackadder'
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AGASTACHE foeniculum 'Blue Fortune'
Anise hyssop
Available from £13.50
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False dittany, Shrubby horehound
Available from £13.50
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LAVANDULA
Lavender
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Shrubby mallow
Available from £12.50
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Catmint, Catnip
Available from £13.00
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Chinese fountain grass
Available from £13.50
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Russian sage
Available from £13.50
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Turkish sage
Available from £14.50
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SALVIA
Sage
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VERBENA
Useful extras...
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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
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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.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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