Product description
Erodium Bishop's Form is a rugged, highly textured little alpine that builds a tight evergreen cushion. It thrives in the hottest, most inhospitable environments, rewarding you with a massive, continuous display of vibrant magenta-pink flowers heavily marked with dark, intricate veins that act as landing strips for tiny solitary bees.
Plant the root ball shallowly in pure gravel or gritty dirt, ensuring the centre of the crown sits slightly elevated above the soil line to prevent moisture from pooling. Strictly withhold water and force the deep roots to search for their own hydration, making it the perfect plant for softening the harsh cracks between paving slabs.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Erodium 'Bishop's Form'
Erodium 'Bishop's Form'
Product description
Erodium Bishop's Form is a rugged, highly textured little alpine that builds a tight evergreen cushion. It thrives in the hottest, most inhospitable environments, rewarding you with a massive, continuous display of vibrant magenta-pink flowers heavily marked with dark, intricate veins that act as landing strips for tiny solitary bees.
Plant the root ball shallowly in pure gravel or gritty dirt, ensuring the centre of the crown sits slightly elevated above the soil line to prevent moisture from pooling. Strictly withhold water and force the deep roots to search for their own hydration, making it the perfect plant for softening the harsh cracks between paving slabs.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Use Erodium Bishop's Form to brilliantly soften harsh paving stones by planting it directly into the gravelly cracks between the slabs.
How to Water
Strictly withhold water and force the deep roots of Erodium Bishop's Form to search for their own hydration deep within the rock crevices. It actively thrives in baking, arid conditions and will physically rot if you drench the soil on a regular basis. Only provide a drink if the earth has been bone dry for an extended period and the plant stops flowering.
How to Plant
Settle Erodium Bishop's Form into a sun-drenched spot that consists almost entirely of sharp grit and poor soil. Plant the root ball shallowly, making absolutely sure the crown is elevated slightly above the surrounding dirt level. Surround the base with a collar of small stones to keep the highly textured foliage off the wet mud.
