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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.
ACONITUM 'Spark's Variety'
Commonly known as Monkshood
Deep violet-blue flower spikes up to 5 feet tall
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Blue - violet blue -
Height - 1.5m(5ft) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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. - erect perennial with rounded, deeply 5- to 7-lobed leaves.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full shade - happiest in a cool, moist site -
Full sun -
Partial shade - will tolerate full sun. -
Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - might require staking -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, fungal stem rot, mildew, Verticillium wilt -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - widely-branched panicles
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Y-stakes
These Y-stakes are perfect for odd shaped herbaceous plants we all have in our border which need supporting
Only £26.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
8 options from £17.00
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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