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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.
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TITANOTRICHUM oldhamii
Commonly known as Chinese foxglove
Yellow and red foxglove-like flowers
Further Reading....
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Red - inside
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Yellow
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Height - 45cm (18in)
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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. - clump-forming perennial. Elliptic to ovate, velvety, toothed, purple-backed, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Partial shade
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Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
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Additional Features - Exotic plants -
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Good to know - sometimes produces little bulbils on the stems which can be grown on
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Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails
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Place of origin - China, Taiwan
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Flower Shape - Tubular - - foxglove-like
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Wet or boggy soil - - perpetually moist soil
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Titanotrichum oldhamii - Growing Guide
45cm (18in)
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30cm (12in) |
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