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Dictamnus albus Burning bush (1 Page of 5) The Dictamnus albus plant species is found in S. and C. Europe. It is a member of the Rutaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Burning bush. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. fraxinella. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Dictamnus albus Common Name: Burning bush Family: Rutaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: Poisonous[19]. Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: 0.6 Habitat: Woodland margins and rocky scree, mainly on calcareous soils[19].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[175]. Cold stratify stored seed for 6 weeks and sow in the spring in a cold frame[175]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 6 months at 15°c[175]. As soon as they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Division in spring[1]. Take care since the plant resents root disturbance[1]. The plant can also be divided in autumn[200]. We have found it best to tease out divisions from the side of the clump to avoid the need to dig up the main clump. Try to get divisions that already have formed roots. Pot them up in a greenhouse and grow them on for a year to make sure they are well established before planting them out.
Root cuttings in November/December.
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