Bupleurum Shrubby Hare's Ear - Kahikatea Farm Certified Organic Nursery and Permaculture Farm

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A small tough evergreen shrub which is unusual for being of the umbellifer (Apiaceae – carrot) family. Its natural habitat is on sunny hills, walls and rocky places from Southern Europe to Northern Africa. Its glossy blue-grey leaves can blend with other plantings (it can be used as part of a hedge) or on its own it would be a stand out shrub, especially in summer when umbels of sulphur yellow flowers are produced, causing the stems to arch downwards gracefully. Fast growing to 2 m. Frost hardy.

11cm pot Cultivation

Does best in well-drained soil in a warm sheltered site with full sun. Can tolerate dry shade, wind and coastal sites but maybe slower growing. Prune lightly after flowering. Uses Being of the Apiaceae family the flowers are great for attracting beneficial insects such ...