ARISTEA ecklonii

Rhizomatous plant, hardy outside only in milder areas, with attractive panicles of strong blue saucer shaped flowers

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Evergreen
Tufts of linear basal leaves 30-45cm (12-18in) long and smaller, stem-clasping leaves
Blue
Height
1m (39in)
Spread
45cm (18in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial
Herbaceous Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
Full sun
Additional Features
Good to know - resents root disturbance
Pests & Diseases
none
Place of origin
Central Africa, South Africa
Flower Shape
Panicles - loose, spike-like panicles of flowers 2cm (¾in) across
Saucer-shaped
Hardiness
Half hardy (down to 0)
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - moderately fertile, humus-rich.