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    SENECIO

    The old favourites - white-hairy leaves and starry, yellow flowers are now found under Brachyglottis.

    Huge genus of more than 1,000 species of annuals, biennials, herbaceous perennials, climbers, shrubs and small trees found worldwide, from mountains to the shoreline and in dry to wet soils.

    Generally favoured in garden forms for its silvery leaves.

    Includes the  native ubiquitous S. vulgaris, groundsel, the maligned S. jacobaea, ragwort and S. squalidus, introduced to Oxford, and common in central and southern England.

     

     

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.

    varieties

    SENECIO 'Angel Wings'
    A tenderish perennial with broad velvety leaves of dazzling silvery-white with toothed edges. Dislikes wet conditions and is suitable for pot growing
     
    2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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