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MPN: T1543B-85336047
SKU: B336047S
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It is an evergreen perennial plant that can reach up to 1.50 m - 2.40 m tall, with spikes of tiny purple-blue flowers appearing in spring.
Botanical Name: Echium fastuosum
Common Name: pride of Madeira
Height: 2m x 2m
Foliage: This Echium has evergreen lanceolate leaves that are about 20 cm long.
Flower: Dense 60 cm long spikes of tiny purple-blue flowers appear in spring.
Growth Habits: Echium fastuosum is a stunning sun lover for coastal windy gardens that can withstand negative temperatures down to -3°C.
Prune: Light pruning will keep Pride of Madeira bushy. Cut off flower spikes as they fade in order to promote newer growth. If you choose not to remove the spent flowers, the life span of the plant will be shortened. However, Echium will reseed, producing a flush of fresh new plants
Watering Needs: Little or no water is required in mild-summer climates and only weekly watering is required in hotter areas.
Light: Sunny and well-drained
Treatment: Remove spent flowers, prune lightly after flower to maintain bushiness
Quick grower.
PACKAGE
25 x Seeds
