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Beginner
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1m
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1m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Dictamnus albus var. purpureus
Other names: Purple-flowered dittany
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Genus: Dictamnus
Species: D. albus var. purpureus - D. albus var. purpureus has aromatic, pinnate foliage and spikes of rosy-purple flowers with prominent stamens.
Dictamnus albus var. purpureus is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple, Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fragrance: Foliage is lemon-scented, although contact with skin may cause irritation.
Habit: Erect
Toxicity: Skin contact may cause photodermatitis.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Dictamnus albus var. purpureus (Purple-flowered dittany) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Sarah Dee
I have put in some dictamnus purpurea and one plant has died and the others are all looking sick. They go brown and crispy, sometimes one stem at a time sometimes the whole plant at once. My soil is sandy loam and very alkaline but dictamnus is supposed to be unfussy and trouble free. The garden faces roughly north but they do get some sun in the morning. What's the problem?
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