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dittany

Dictamnus albus

Pollinator FriendlyFragrant

Genus: Dictamnus
Family: Rutaceae
Common Names: burning bush, candle plant, fire plant, fraxinella, gas plant, spitfire plant

About this plant

D. albus is an erect perennial to 1.2m tall, with aromatic, dark green leaves divided into lance-shaped leaflets, and long racemes of white or purple flowers 2.5cm across in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back to the base in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in early spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years