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ANCHUSA azurea 'Loddon Royalist'
Commonly known as Italian bugloss, Large blue alkanet
Deepest blue flowers
Further Reading....
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Blue - deep blue -
Height - 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - erect, clump-forming perennial with, mainly basal, leaves 10-40cm (4-16in) long. Branching panicles of flowers to 1.5cm (½in) across.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant. Attracts bees. -
Pests & Diseases - prone to mildew -
Place of origin - Africa, western Asia, Europe. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Anchusa - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
4 options from £28.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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