Dictamnus Albus | 1 Litre Pot

An tall perennial with aromatic, dark green leaves and long racemes of white flo. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: dry, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June Hardiness: fully hardy Handsome spires of white or pinkish-white flowers appear from summer above leathery leaves that smell of lemons, especially when crushed. The flowers are followed by winged seed-pods. This lovely, clump forming perennial gets its common name, burning bush, from the fact that the unripened fruit and the flowers contain an aromatic, volatile oil which may be ignited in hot weather, emitting a delicious aroma. A great plant for the middle of a mixed or herbaceous border. Garden care: Water freely during the growing season. Wearing gloves, cut down to ground level at the end of the year. Divide congested clumps in autumn or spring.