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Dodecatheon meadia

Shooting Star

Hardy Perennial

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Commonly known as Shooting Stars

Unusual perennial deserves to be more widely grown in UK gardens

Adds splash of colour to spring planting schemes

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Commonly known as Shooting Stars, this unusual perennial deserves to be more widely grown in UK gardens. The spring blooms are similar to Cyclamen, with reflexed petals and a lovely deep pink colour, but carried on much taller, 45cm (18") stems. Dodecatheon meadia loves a cool, shady spot where it will add a splash of colour to spring planting schemes. By midsummer, the rosettes of foliage begin to die back and the plant enters a summer resting period before reappearing the following spring. Perfect for damp borders, woodland areas and pondside planting schemes. Height and Spread 45cm (18").

Plant Size Height Up to 45cm (18in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For low maintenance gardenpatiocottage gardenswoodland garden

Position In sun or semi shade

Flowering Months

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3 x 9cm Potted Plants (71595)
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (71594)

Grow Dodecatheon in any rich, well drained soil that remains reliably moist throughout the summer months. Choose a position in sun or semi shade.

Feed and water regularly until fully established. Protect Dodecatheon from slugs and snails who are partial to the young foliage. Lift and divide overcrowded plants in spring.

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