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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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EUPATORIUM
Commonly known as Ague weed, Thorough-wort
Genus of 40-45 species of annuals, herbaceous perennials, subshrubs and evergreen shrubs. They are found in temperate and subtropical regions in Europe, Asia and North America in many habitats ranging from woodland and thickets to pastureland and marshes.
All are nectar-rich and very attractive to insects.
The UK native, Hemp agrimony, E. cannabinum was once used as a cure for jaundice and to cleanse the kidney and bladder.
The leaves resemble those of hemp.
Further Reading....
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - annuals, perennials, sub shrubs and evergreen shrubs
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - excellent for bees and butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs and aphids outdoors. Whiteflies and red spider mites in greenhouse. -
Place of origin - Europe, Africa, Asia, North to South America. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
Eupatorium - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring Planting Osteospermums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of EUPATORIUM
EUPATORIUM ligustrinum >
Commonly known as: Ague weed, Incense bush, Thorough-wort.
(syn. Micranthum) - filmy white flowers, aromatic and hugely attractive to late season butterflies
EUPATORIUM maculatum 'Atropurpureum' >
Commonly known as: Ague weed, Joe Pye weed, Thorough-wort.
Upright clump-forming herbaceous plant with purple flowers which butterflies love
EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate' >
Commonly known as: Ague weed, Mist flower, Thorough-wort, White snakeroot.
Fluffy white flower heads, with attractive purple stems and chocolate brown leaves
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
8 options from £17.00
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.
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
