STROBILANTHES anisophyllus 'Assam'
STROBILANTHES anisophyllus 'Assam'
Commonly known as conehead
Deepest purple leaves with pale lilac/white flowers.
£14.00 , 3+ £12.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
In frost-prone areas protect with a dry winter mulch -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease resistant -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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White
Lilac tinted -
Trumpet
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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PurpleDark purple
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Lanceolate
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Height
0.5–1 metres -
Spread
0.5–1 metres
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Herbaceous
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Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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Half hardy to frost tender
Plant can withstand down to 0°C (32°F) but may well only tolerate as low as 5°C (41°F)Mulch in winter, or bring in -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size0.5–1 metres
0.5–1 metres
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Strobilanthes - Care Guide