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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
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0.5m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Perilla frutescens var. crispa
Other names: Curly perilla, Perilla frutescens var. nankinensis , Beefsteak plant, Shrubby perilla, Mint perilla
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Genus: Perilla
Species: P. frutescens var. crispa - P. frutescens var. crispa is a bushy, aromatic annual with broad, silky, deep purple leaves with serrated edges, and spikes of insignificant white flowers in summer.
Perilla frutescens var. crispa is: Deciduous
Flower: Insignificant or absent, White in Summer
Foliage: Purple in Summer
Fragrance: The foliage has aromatic leaves
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Perilla frutescens var. crispa (Curly perilla) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Edging, Foliage only, Ground Cover
Cultivation: Plant as an annual in light, well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Used as foliage carpet bedding plant but also as a herb.
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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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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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