Common Rue. A rounded evergreen shrub with aromatic glaucous blue-green leaves, variegated creamy white. Dull yellow cup-shaped flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. CAUTION severely toxic to skin in sunlight. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Ruta graveolens ‘Variegata’
A rounded evergreen shrub with aromatic glaucous blue-green leaves, variegated creamy white. Dull yellow cup-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Ruta |
|---|---|
| Species | graveolens |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Common Rue |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green, white |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | CAUTION severely toxic to skin in sunlight |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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