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    BUPLEURUM
    BUPLEURUM
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    BUPLEURUM

    Commonly known as Thorow wax

    Genus of about 190 species of annuals, perennials and evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere with some species in southern Africa.

    A staple of traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years as a detoxifier.

    It is represented in the UK by the very rare (outside cultivation) and possibly extinct, B. falcatum, Sickle hare's ear. a native perennial of waste places and hedgebanks.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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    varieties
    BUPLEURUM fruticosum
    Shrubby hare's ear
    Excellent evergreen for coastal situations. Sea green foliage and yellow flowers. Difficult to propagate
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £16.50
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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