Collomia grandiflora

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With rich buttermilk cream blooms which freely set seed, this will thrive in dry shade. More
5 seedlings 511256-5 £6.50 Delivery mid April
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With rich, buttermilk cream blooms which freely set seed, this will thrive in dry shade, and is known for growing where other plants fail, making it perfect for a tricky corner.

Genus Collomia
Group/Species grandiflora
Type Hardy Annual
Common Name Large Flower Mountain Trumpet, Large Flowered Phlox
Border Position Middle
Soil Type Fertile, Neutral
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture Dry, Well-drained
Height 45cm (18in)
Spacing 40-45cm (16-18in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Plant out after all risk of frost 5cm (2in) deep and 40-45cm (16-18in) apart in a sunny spot with fertile well drained soil.
Care Tips Tolerant of dry soil and partial shade where other plants may struggle. Dislikes root disturbance. Will self-seed so remove seed heads if you do not want it to spread.
Flowering June - August
Harvesting Flower production: 2-3 months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
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Collomia grandiflora reviews

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Reviewed 17th August 2019 by Eileen

These seedlings were planted out and flowered briefly, and I stress briefly, then proceeded to get very tall and bushy. I would not have this plant again due to its very short flowering season.

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Reviewed 7th August 2019 by Mrs Longman

Again this was another Sarah Raven recommendation which persuaded me to buy this plant. Disappointing results. One large flower head, but not very colourful and although there appear to be more "buds" they are not opening so the flowering time of these plants were very short lived.

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Reviewed 4th August 2019 by Gillian

very disappointed with these. the plants are short in stature and have not flowered well at all despite careful care and attention. would not order again

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Reviewed 4th August 2019 by Helen

Service great, but not so the collomia. Very disappointing. Very short flowering period, horribly sticky to handle, plants deteriorated very quickly. Got very little out of them for cut flowers. Not one I’ll be buying again....

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan

These are very pretty, but as we have had very little rain this summer, some have suffered. I now wish I had put them into pots.
The service I receive is always excellent.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Lillemor

Nicotiana look wonderful despite one got decapitated by the slugs.
Collomia: not very exciting
Teuthonia arrived very spindly, but are now fine.(first lot did not survive the journey)
Rozanne coming on despite being a bit overshadowed.
5th: can't remember

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Janet

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Virginia

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Diane

Not as described. Tiny flowers and very few of them

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Reviewed 31st May 2019 by Deirdre
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