Plantago Rubra (Red Plantain)

£3.50

A deep purple form of the “Giant Plantain” coming completely true from seed with large shiny purple leaves producing a most impressive rosette from which arise long thin poker-like seed heads. This is a superb plant where foliage and form are required.

Position: Dappled sun/shade
• Soil: Deep moist soil
• Rate of growth: Moderate
• Flowering period: Mid summer
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Pot size:1L
• Eventual height and spread: 18″ x 18″

 

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Description

A deep purple form of the “Giant Plantain” coming completely true from seed with large shiny purple leaves producing a most impressive rosette from which arise long thin poker-like seed heads. This is a superb plant where foliage and form are required.

Position: Dappled sun/shade
• Soil: Deep moist soil
• Rate of growth: Moderate
• Flowering period: Mid summer
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Pot size:9cm
• Eventual height and spread: 45 x 45cm