Details
- Bulb Size
- 14/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 70 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Plants for Pollinators
- Colour
- Whites & Creams
- Flowering Time
- July
- August
- September
- Planting Time
- March
- April
- May
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Cutting
Liatris Floristan Alba
M6511
Description
With plumes of pure white, fluffy blooms like tufted goose down, Liatris ‘Floristan Alba’ is also fittingly known as ‘Gayfeather’. The tower of tiny, starry blooms with elongated wispy petals gives these plants a soft, fuzzy appearance when viewed from afar.
Opening from the top of the stem downwards like a bottlebrush, Liatris ‘Floristan Alba’ adds tactile texture to your late summer display. The tall spires lend vertical interest and will punctuate your borders with expressive exclamation marks.
Exceptionally hardy and drought resistant, this North American native is a reliable perennial performer.
Care Guide
Liatris can be grown in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
A position in full sun is best for these fully hardy, prairie-native perennials.
After the frosts in spring, plant corms 5cm deep, spaced 45cm apart in the soil.
Unusual bottlebrush spires of white or pink bloom from July to September. Excellent as cut flowers.
Overly rich soil may cause floppy, tall stems, so avoid feeding or overwatering your Liatris which can also lead to rotting. Water immediately after planting and only during dry spells of weather.
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Bishop of Oxford
D4004
Dark-aubergine foliage sets off the zesty orange single blooms of dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ just perfectly.
A slightly more compact dahlia which packs a punch in containers and pots and requires no staking or support. This brilliant 'Bishop of Oxford' dahlia may be planted in the middle or towards the front of a garden border, to add tropical colour and depth with its wonderful rich foliage and bright blooms.
Extremely floriferous from July until at least October, dahlia ‘Bishop of Oxford’ works well within a rich and sumptuous jewel-toned planting scheme. Each blooms measures 10 cm in diameter and the height of the upright plant is 90 cm.
Dahlias thrive in rich soil, and an application of well rotted manure is most beneficial and these bishop paeony flowered dahlias. de Jager's Dahlia 'Bishop of Oxford' top size, top quaility tubers are supplied polythene bags, in which they may be safely kept until planting time, stored in a cool place.
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Callianthus Murielae
M6231
The sleek, understated sister of Gladioli, Acidanthera ‘Callianthus Murialae’ oozes elegance and refinement. Shapely white petals encircle a star-shaped maroon centre, and the blooms are skirted by long, lithe leaves. In addition to stylish form, ‘Callianthus Murialae’ is enveloped in a cloud of captivating fragrance, with a heady, tantalising scent.
Acidanthera make superb cut flowers to be savoured in your home as well as your garden, bringing their grace and exquisite perfume to your floral arrangements. Despite a delicate appearance, Gladiolus ‘Callianthus Murialae’ proves remarkably resilient and reliable, and has thus been granted a prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- Delivery
Orders for Summer Flowering Bulbs & Plants will be sent from mid March to late April.
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Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
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