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Hi everyone,
I’ve been acquiring and growing a number of different nettle species over the last year with the aim of attracting our lovely Admiral butterflies and successfully feeding any caterpillars.
One of these is the introduced annual nettle, Urtica urens. Last autumn I sowed seeds for this nettle and now have plants in several pots plus hanging baskets. I still have a tray of about 24 plants that are extra to my needs and would like to give them away in lots of 4 starter plants per interested person ( there are 6 lots to give away ie. 24 plants).
To try and make this as uncomplicated as possible the process will hopefully go something like this:
* if you’re interested email me at susanemailclark @ gmail dot com to confirm. I will provide my postal address.
* then send me a self addressed prepaid postage bag ($5.50, size 3, 325 x 255mm, has no bubble wrap interior) – you will be able to fold this bag so it can be sent in a standard envelope. I will be able to fit 2 standard margarine containers in this bag with 2 plants apiece, ensuring you will receive them in good condition and with minimal root disturbance necessary.
* once I receive the bag I will post out and let you know via email and the forum.
* I’m going to post a couple of photos (under ‘photos’) to give an idea of plant size and postage detailsAs this nettle is an annual it will set seed sometime in later summer, giving you the potential to grow your own plants (not hard) for another year.
Phew! Please let me know if there’s any glaring omissions.
Susan (Hibiscus Coast)
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