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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 - Click to close
    • 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.

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    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
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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