Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Dictamnus
'Albiflorus'
dittany
Dictamnus 'Albiflorus', commonly known as dittany, brings a bright, airy touch to UK borders with its upright, flower-studded spires. Each bloom is a crisp, snowy white, creating a luminous contrast against the aromatic, grey-green foliage. Close inspection reveals delicate veins tracing the petals, while prominent stamens stretch out like tiny landing strips for bees and other pollinators. After the flowering season, Dictamnus 'Albiflorus' produces star-shaped seed pods tinged with pale silver, extending its interest well into autumn. With its long season of fascination, Dictamnus 'Albiflorus' earns a prime spot in any perennial border, returning reliably year after year.
Thriving in sunny or partially shaded locations, Dictamnus 'Albiflorus' prefers light, well-drained soils and is surprisingly drought-tolerant once established, though it appreciates a bit of regular water while settling in. Its white blooms make it versatile for pairing with ornamental grasses like Panicum or Pennisetum, or flowering companions such as Echinacea, Euphorbia, and Astrantia. The airy spires also lend themselves to cut arrangements, though care is needed as the sap can irritate, particularly in sunlight. Dictamnus 'Albiflorus' is the perfect perennial for gardeners wanting vertical elegance, white floral brilliance, and a splash of fragrant foliage—all in one resilient, long-lasting package. With its combination of colour, structure, and scent, Dictamnus 'Albiflorus' ensures that UK gardens look sophisticated and lively from summer through to autumn.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Dictamnus albus 'Albiflorus'
- Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 60-1m
- Established spread
- 50-70cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 5 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost
Chalk
Sand - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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