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    • Pests & Diseases
      Slug damage to emerging leaves
    • Place of origin
      Northern India (Himalayas) to China
    • Red
    • Star-shaped
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      80cm (32in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial. Upright stems carry large leaves which unfurl like umbrellas. Flowers in mature plants are followed by fleshy, red fruit
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Scented flowers
      Malodorous
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Mature Size
      40cm (16in)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        80cm (32in)
       
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