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Dictamnus Albus Albiflorus
£2.95per packet
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Dictamnus albus ‘Albiflorus’ produces upright spikes of pure white, star-like flowers above aromatic foliage, creating a striking and long-lived feature plant for sunny borders. These seeds allow gardeners to grow this distinctive perennial, prized for its architectural form and longevity once established.
Native across southern and central Europe and into western Asia, Dictamnus albus grows naturally on dry, calcareous soils and open slopes. The plants are slow to establish but form deep-rooted, undisturbed clumps that can persist for many years. The foliage releases aromatic oils in warm weather, a characteristic that has given rise to its common name, though this is rarely noticed in garden conditions.
Plants require full sun and well-drained soil, and dislike disturbance once settled. Seed-grown plants may take several years to reach flowering size but reward patience with reliable performance and minimal maintenance.
- Common name
- Burning Bush, Dittany
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Packet content
- 10 seeds
- Height
- 60 cm - 90 cm
- Light level
- Full Sun
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Hardiness rating
- H5
- Pollinator-friendly
- Yes
- Moisture
- Free draining
- Region of origin
- Europe
- Colour
- White
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