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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.

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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.

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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

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Pruning Time
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