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Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Susceptible to viruses
    • Place of origin
      Portugal, Italy, Spain and North Africa
    • White
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      15-30cm (6-12in)
    • Spread
      10 cm (4in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Almost evergreen perennial
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus rich
    • Full sun
      Or partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Mature Size
      15-30cm (6-12in)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        10 cm (4in)
       

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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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