A rosette-forming bi-annual or short-lived perennial with silver-hairy leaves. Each rosette produces a panicle of funnel-shaped blue flowers with large bracts. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Frost hardy. Skin irritant. Water thoroughly before planting.
Echium pininana
A rosette-forming bi-annual or short-lived perennial with silver-hairy leaves. Each rosette produces a panicle of funnel-shaped blue flowers with large bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Echium |
|---|---|
| Species | pininana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | silver |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Protect from winter wet |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Pot, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | Skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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