Ruta graveolens, 9 cm pot
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Common rue Ruta graveolens – blue-green leaves and yellow flowers from June to August. Common rue – an evergreen sub-shrub with blue-green foliage, a strong scent and yellow flowers in summer.
An evergreen sub-shrub with blue-green foliage, a strong scent and yellow flowers in summer. Suits herb gardens, border edges and rock gardens; the sap can irritate skin in sunlight, so wear gloves.
Sold as a container-grown plant (9 cm pot); it can be planted throughout the growing season.
Specifications
- Type: Common rue
- Latin name: Ruta graveolens
- Mature height: 0.6–0.9 m
- Width: 0.4–0.6 m
- Pot: 9 cm
- Light: sunny
- Winter hardiness: USDA 4–9
Advice from our agronomist
Planting Plant in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in dry, well-drained soil; wet soil is unsuitable. Space plants 40–50 cm apart.
Watering Water in the first year; later the plant is drought tolerant.
Pruning Cut the plant back by a third in spring to keep it compact; wear gloves.
Feeding and winter care Feed in spring with compost or a slow-release fertiliser. Hardy; no extra cover is needed.
Codes and attributes
| Size | 9 cm pot |
|---|---|
| Category | Other perennials |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days