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ARALIA cachemirica
Commonly known as Himalayan spikenard
(syn. A. macrophylla). Large green pinnate leaves turning red and purple in autumn
Further Reading....
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DeciduousLeaves to 1.2m (4ft) long with up to 27 narrowly oval leaflets
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White
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous, clump-forming perennial with arching stems. Produces flowers in terminal panicles 1m (39in) long followed by purple-black fruits
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sunShelter from strong winds
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Partial shade
ARALIA cachemirica
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plantsPests & DiseasesAphids on soft flower stalksPlace of originKashmir, Nepal
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Flower ShapePanicles
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPinnate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Aralia - Herbaceous Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
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