| Item Number |
H248
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| Description
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TORMENTIL (Potentilla erecta) P |
| Unit Price(£) |
1.10
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Beautiful groundcover with masses of bright yellow four petalled flowers from 12 .early summer to autumn. Most valuable medicinal use from the rootstock for cuts, burns, wounds, to treat diarrhoea. Gargle for throat inflammation. Provides a red dye and is used in Schnapps. Habitat: acidic fen and heathland. Prostrate form. 20 plants
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20 plants |
WHEN TO SOW
Early April to early June
WHERE TO SOW
In open ground or cold frame
WHEN TO TRANSPLANT
Thin out seedlings as they grow to 5cm apart. Plant out during September and October spacing 30cm apart for flowering throughout the following summer. |
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