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IOCHROMA australe
A conservatory or patio tub plant except in mild location. Attractive funnel or bell-shaped flowers which are blue or lavender. A startling plant alongside a fuchsia
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EvergreenRetains its foliage when grown indoors. Dark green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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Blue -
Height5m (16ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubFree flowering erect to spreading shrub with downy stems and silvery grey bark. Flowers have 5 short lobes and are usually followed by spherical berries, turning yellow-green when ripe.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
IOCHROMA australe
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Additional Features
Good to knowPinch young plants to encourage bushiness. May need restrictive pruning in late winter
Pests & Diseasesred spider mites, whiteflies
Place of originSouthern Bolivia to northwestern Argentina -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped to funnel-shaped 2.5cm (1in) long
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Iochroma - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
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
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Paper
Pack of 4 fly papers. Traditional and non-toxic, easy to use and disposable. Can catch up to 100 flies!
Only £2.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Fly Window Stickers
Perfect and attractive way to catch flies.
Sunflower design. 4 stickers in each pack.
Only £4.80
Vermin & Pest Control
SB Plant Invigorator
This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide.
Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
Only £9.00
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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