Blue Bells, Virginia Cowslip. An upright perennial with bluish green leaves and clusters of long-tubed violet-blue or white flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mertensia pulmonarioides
An upright perennial with bluish green leaves and clusters of long-tubed violet-blue or white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Mertensia |
|---|---|
| Species | pulmonarioides |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Blue Bells, Virginia Cowslip |
| Flower Colour | violet, blue, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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