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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'e ear. a native perennial of waste places and hedgebanks.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - variably shaped leaves, often with conspicuous parallel veins.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - produces star-shaped yellow or green flowers.
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Full shade -
Full sun - any well drained soil -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none. -
Place of origin - northern hemisphere. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Bupleurum - Growing Guide
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BUPLEURUM fruticosum >
Commonly known as: Shrubby hare's ear, Thorow wax.
Excellent evergreen for coastal situations. Sea green foliage and yellow flowers. Difficult to propagate
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.
3 options from £6.00
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
