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Please note once despatched, your delivery may take 1-3 days due to the high volume with the couriers. Your plants will be fine during this time.
Full plant information & availability is shown online.
The nursery is now open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Please follow instructions on site, card payments only, no cash. Click and collect is also available.
THE CAFE & GARDENS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Last updated 14/05/20 10:00.
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ECHIUM fastuosum
Commonly known as Pride of Madeira
(candicans) - medium bushy shrub with grey-green foliage and short spikes of bluish flowers
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Evergreen - lance-shaped, white-hairy leaves 15-25cm (6-10in) long
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Height - 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) -
Spread - 1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - dense, cylindrical flower spikes to 30cm (12in) long of funnel-shaped flowers.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate - Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Full sun -
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant. Attracts bees, butterflies and other insects -
Pests & Diseases - slugs attack new growth - in greenhouse whiteflies and red spider mites can be a problem -
Place of origin - Madeira -
Flower Shape - Spikes -
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Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept -
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Hardiness - Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
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Echium - Growing Guide
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1.5-2.5m (5-8ft)
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