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    DICTAMNUS
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    DICTAMNUS

    Commonly known as Burning bush, Dittany

    Dittany, or Burning Bush, as the whole plant can become covered a glue-like volatile oil which can be ignited resulting in a flash in hot weather.

    Genus of one species of woody-based perennial with several geographical variants.

    Widely spread in open woodland, dry grassland and rocky sites in central and southern Europe and from southern and central Asia to China and Korea.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Flowers and unripe fruit produce an aromatic, volatile oil which may be ignited in hot weather. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Central and southern Europe, southern Asia, China, Korea.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennial. 5-petalled flowers with projecting stamens.
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • severely toxic to skin with sunlight
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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    Dictamnus albus 'Albiflorus' - Growing Guide
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    Varieties
    DICTAMNUS albus 'Albiflorus'
    White flower spikes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    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 - 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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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