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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 -
Height2m (6½ft) -
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) -
Full sunShelter from strong winds -
Partial shade
ARALIA cachemirica
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plants
Pests & DiseasesAphids on soft flower stalks
Place of originKashmir, Nepal -
Flower ShapePanicles
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Aralia - Herbaceous Growing Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
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.
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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)
2 options from £6.00
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