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AGATHOSMA
Genus of about 140 species of flowering plants from southern Africa, especially Western Cape.
Many species are highly aromatic and have long been used in medicine.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
Agathosma - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of AGATHOSMA
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AGATHOSMA capensis](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/agathosma_capensis_6745.jpg)
AGATHOSMA capensis
Aniseed buchu
Needle-like aromatic leaves. Small flowers of white, pink or purple
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AGATHOSMA pulchella](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/agathosma_pulchella_7923.jpg)
AGATHOSMA pulchella
Buchu
(syn. Diosma puchella) - Small pink flowers
Useful extras...
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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
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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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