Asparagus 'Sweet Purple' (Plant)
Asparagus officinalis
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The naturally sweet spears of royal purple will delight the eye as well as the palate. Best enjoyed fresh from the garden.
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Product information
The tender spears of royal purple will delight the eye as well as the palate. A light cutting of spears in the second year is followed by increasing harvests for the next 20 years. Higher in sugar than green varieties, the natural sweetness is best enjoyed fresh from the garden.
Shipping information
Plant orders:
1–14 plants: $14.50
15–29 plants: $25.00
30+ plants: $35.50
Seeds can be added for no additional charge.
Plants with any other combination of hardware, books, bulbs or tubers:
1–14 plants: $29.00
15–29 plants: $39.50
30+ plants: $50.00
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Product Information
The tender spears of royal purple will delight the eye as well as the palate. A light cutting of spears in the second year is followed by increasing harvests for the next 20 years. Higher in sugar than green varieties, the natural sweetness is best enjoyed fresh from the garden.How to grow
Plant to a depth of 5-7cm to completely cover the crown. Mulch well to prevent weed growth. Spears will emerge in late winter/early spring.
Growing information
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Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Seasonal watering
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Herbaceous Perennial
Height:
120cm
Width:
50cm
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