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    RUSCUS
    RUSCUS
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    RUSCUS

    Genus of 6 species of rhizomatous, evergreen subshrubs from woodland in Madeira and the Azores, through Europe and North Africa to Iran.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Place of origin
      Madeira and the Azores, throughout Europe and northern Africa to Iran
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      rhizomatous subshrub
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • harmful if eaten
    • Rabbit Resistant
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    RUSCUS aculeatus
    Butcher's broom
    thick clump-forming small shrub with red berries. Mixed sex plants only available.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £21.00
    Available again from APRIL 2026
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    Useful extras...

    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 - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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