Echium plantagineum


Echium plantagineum
20 (120)cm, annual to biannual species with a dense basal leaf rosette and a tall branching inflorescence with quite large, brilliant lilac blue flowers. Native of S Europe, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands growing in open spots in rock to sandy soils. For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. Sow directly into the ground after the last cold nights in late spring or alternatively pre-cultivate under frostfree conditions in early spring. IV-VII.

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seed package (ex Gran Canaria) - 3258
(ex Gran Canaria)
seed package (ex Gran Canaria) - 3258
(ex Gran Canaria)
seed package (ex Tenerife) - 3456
(ex Tenerife)
seed package (ex Tenerife) - 3456
(ex Tenerife)
seed package (ex La Gomera) - 4692
(ex La Gomera)
seed package (ex La Gomera) - 4692
(ex La Gomera)
seed package (ex Mallorca, Spain) - 7390
seed package (ex Mallorca, Spain) - 7390