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Dictamnus albus var. purpureus (Purple-flowered dittany)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dictamnus albus var. purpureus
Other names
Purple-flowered dittany
Genus
Dictamnus 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
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)
Flower
Purple, Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut to the base in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Dictamnus albus var. purpureus (Purple-flowered dittany) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Dictamnus albus var. purpureus
Other names
Purple-flowered dittany
Genus
Dictamnus Dictamnus
Species
D. albus var. purpureus - D. albus var. purpureus has aromatic, pinnate foliage and spikes of rosy-purple flowers with prominent stamens.
Foliage
Deciduous
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)
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut to the base in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Dictamnus albus var. purpureus (Purple-flowered dittany) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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