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PODOPHYLLUM versipelle 'Kaleidoscope'
Huge umbrella leaves which have an odd but symmetrical and varied colour combination of bronze and creamy-silver overlaying green
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Height - 40cm (16in) -
Spread - 80cm (32in)
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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. - upright stems carry large leaves which unfurl like umbrellas. Flowers in mature plants are followed by fleshy, red fruit
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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) -
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Caution, toxic if eaten - Do not eat these plants. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - slug damage to emerging leaves -
Place of origin - northern India (Himalayas) to China -
Flower Shape - Star-shaped
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers - malodorous
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile. Humus-rich
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Podophyllum - Growing Guide
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40cm (16in)
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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
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
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