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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.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
AGASTACHE mexicana 'Red Fortune'
Lush reddish-pink flowers with a hint of purple
Further Reading....
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- Mature Size
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- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Red - reddish purple
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Height - 60-90cm (24-36in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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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. - 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 greenhouse - Tolerant 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
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Additional Features - Good to know - - liquorice-scented leaves are edible. Wildlife plant - insects
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Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew in dry summers
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Place of origin - Mexico
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Flower Shape - Spikes - - to 30cm (12in) long
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Tubular
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - aromatic leaves
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Butterfly friendly
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Agastache - Care Guide
60-90cm (24-36in)
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