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AGATHOSMA capensis
Commonly known as Aniseed buchu
Needle-like aromatic leaves. Small flowers of white, pink or purple
Further Reading....
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EvergreenSmooth needle-like to narrowly oval leaves to 1cm (½in) long
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Height30cm (12in) -
Spread30cm (12in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Variable subshrub with erect to straggly woody stems
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Frost tenderThis plant may be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (41 °F). -
Full sun
AGATHOSMA capensis
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Additional Features
Medicinal propertiesProduces Buchu, an antiseptic essential oil
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originSouth Africa (Western Cape) -
Flower ShapeRacemesLoose, terminal clusters. Flowers, 0.5cm (less than ¼in) across, are 5-petalled with long styles and stamens
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light with good ventilation
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Leaf shape
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Scented PlantsScented foliageStrongly aromatic
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Agathosma - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
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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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.
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