Dictamnus albus var. purpureus AGM
syn. D. albus fraxinella
Burning Bush
Pale pink flowers with dark veins, pink buds. Fragrant glossy leaves on upright stems. Can set fire to the aromatic oils above the plant on still summer days. Slow to establish, but long-lived. Sap can irritate skin if exposed to sunlight 2-3ft
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
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| Longevity: | Perennial |
| Growing Condition: | Dry sun |
| Season: | Early summer |
| Season: | Summer |
| Good For: | Cut flower |
| Good For: | Rabbit Resistant |
| Good For: | Long Blooming |
| Good For: | Deer Resistant |
| Good For: | Fragrance |
| Good For: | Wildlife Friendly |
| Flower Colour: | Pink |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Germination: | Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place |
Seed
Soak seed for 24 hours. Sow, or mix with damp vermiculite, and keep warm for 6 weeks, then keep cold for 3 months, then gradually increase temperature to moderate. May have to repeat. Be patient
10 seeds per pack (approx).
Available as...
| Seed | Price: £2.50 per pack of 10* | Qty: | Add to Basket | ||
| Nursery Plant | Must be purchased direct from the nursery. | ||||
*Seed numbers are approximate.
