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Other common names dittany burning bush
candle plant fire plant fraxinella gas plant spitfire plant
Synonyms Dictamnus albus 'Albiflorus' Dictamnus macedonicus 'Albus'
Dictamnus fraxinella 'Alba' Dictamnus albus var. albiflorus
Family Rutaceae
Genus Dictamnus are woody-based, aromatic perennials with erect stems bearing pinnate leaves and terminal racemes of 5-petalled flowers
Details 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
Plant range SW Europe to E Asia
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Fragrance Foliage
Toxicity Skin contact may cause photodermatitis. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal
Pruning Cut back to the base in autumn
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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