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  • AGATHOSMA pulchella
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    AGATHOSMA pulchella

    Commonly known as Buchu

    (syn. Diosma puchella) - Small pink flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      South Africa
    • Evergreen
    • Racemes
    • Greenhouse / conservatory
      Not 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 winter
      Use loam-based compost (JI No.2) in full light with good ventilation
    • Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
    • Entire
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Small shrub or subshrub with erect, woody stems and small flowers in terminal clusters
    • Frost tender
      This plant may be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (41 °F).
    • Scented foliage
      Very fragrant when crushed
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        30cm (12in)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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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    £6.00
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    £13.00
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