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Sonchus arboreus Seeds
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1x seed packet containing 10x Sonchus arboreus seeds.
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Description
1x seed packet containing 10x Sonchus arboreus seeds.
Sonchus arboreus is a rare plant that is endemic to the islands of Tenerife, La Palma and Gran Canaria.
Reaching heights of around 2.5 metres, the stems are topped by impressive lanceolate and lobed leaves, much like an oversized dandilion. Very dense clusters of bright yellow flowers are produced in late summer.
Sonchus arboreus is an impressive statement plant. Although tender, it is easily overwintered under cool but frost free conditions and can either be bedded out for the summer months, or cultivated in a pot.
Sow these Sonchus arboreus seeds in a good quality seed compost at around 15 – 20 degrees C.
Shipping & Delivery
Plants, bulbs, tubers and seeds can be sent within the UK, with the exception of Northern Ireland.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
We cannot send plants, tubers, bulbs or seeds to EU countries due to Brexit. EU orders cannot currently be placed using the shopping cart on this website.
We aim to dispatch all orders within 5 working days (most are within a day or two). However, please be aware that Ben also works as a full-time gardener in addition to running this webshop, and in very busy periods dispatch may be a day or two longer. Any delays will always be communicated.
UK Shipping:
Seeds (sent via Royal Mail): £2.95
Parcels (sent via Royal Mail): £5.95
Courier Parcels: £12.00
Shipping within the EU:
Not currently possible.
Seed orders for other countries:
Please email us with your seed order for a shipping quotation. We can only send seeds if your country has no import restrictions and we cannot take any responsability for loss or damage due to your customs laws. Whilst we can sell seeds to countries outside the EU, we regret that we cannot sell plants or tubers.
We cannot issue Phytosanitary Certificates. Please check your customs requirements before placing your order.
We are not currently selling seeds to the USA.
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