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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Glaucidium palmatum
Other names: Palmate glaucidium
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Genus: Glaucidium
Species: G. palmatum - G. palmatum is a small herbaceous perennial with large deeply lobed, palmate leaves and cup-shaped lilac flowers in late spring to early summer.
Glaucidium palmatum is: Deciduous
Flower: Lilac in Spring; Lilac in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Glaucidium palmatum (Palmate glaucidium) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full or part shade in a cool position.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
june
Will this plant thrive in alkaline soils? I have conflicting information as some growers say acid is best.
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- Posted: Wed. 6th April 2011 10:18
- Last reply: Fri. 8th April 2011 00:16
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