AGATHOSMA capensis
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AGATHOSMA capensis
Commonly known as Aniseed buchu
Needle-like aromatic leaves. Small flowers of white, pink or purple
£18.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Medicinal properties
Produces Buchu, an antiseptic essential oil -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
South Africa (Western Cape) -
EvergreenSmooth needle-like to narrowly oval leaves to 1cm (½in) long
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RacemesLoose, terminal clusters. Flowers, 0.5cm (less than ¼in) across, are 5-petalled with long styles and stamens
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light with good ventilation
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Linear
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Variable subshrub with erect to straggly woody stems
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Herb
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Frost tender
This plant may be damaged by temperatures below 5°C (41 °F). -
Scented foliageStrongly aromatic
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
30cm (12in)
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