Dictamnus albus var. purpureus AGM / syn. D. albus fraxinella

(Burning Bush)

Pale pink flowers with dark veins, pink buds. Fragrant glossy leaves on upright stems. Can set fire to the aromatic oils above the plant on still summer days. Slow to establish, but long-lived. Sap can irritate skin if exposed to sunlight 2-3ft

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Hardiness:

Hardy

Longevity:

Perennial

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Early summer, Summer

Good For:

Cut flower, Deer Resistant, Fragrance, Long Blooming, Rabbit Resistant, Wildlife Friendly

Colour:

Pink

Germination:

Sow in autumn, overwinter outdoors, germinates in spring. Or mix seed with damp vermiculite, keep warm 3 weeks, put in fridge 6 weeks, then sprinkle mix on compost and put in cool light place