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STROBILANTHES flexicaulis
Semi-evergreen perennial with purple, hooded flowers
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
BorderSuitable for a sheltered, sunny border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Height
80cm (31in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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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.Subshrubby many-stemmed perennial with serrated, glossy, green leaves. Produces hooded flowers with spotted throats on terminal spikes
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size80cm (31in)
1m (39in)
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