Hoo House Nursery

Retail nursery specialising in Perennials and Alpines all grown peat-free.

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Mertensia maritima (M. simplicissima)

Bright sky-blue flowers up to 10cm (4in) from June to September and growing 30cm (12in) wide. Prefers well drained soil in full sun.

The “oyster plant” has wonderful edible glaucous foliage. Needs some slug protection. A coastal plant from Japan, Korea and Eastern Russia.

  • Price

    £ 5.50

  • Height

    10 cm

  • Spread

    30 cm

  • Category

    Alpines

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