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ECHIUM 'Red Rocket'
(E. wildpretii x E. 'Pink Fountain'). 4-6 ft spikes of dark pink-red flowers with blue anthers. Some frost tolerance given shelter and good drainage. Perennial
Further Reading....
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Height - to 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - to 50cm (20in)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - short-lived perennial with lance-shaped silver-hairy leaves to 20cm (8in) long
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) - borderline -
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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 - insects -
Pests & Diseases - slugs on young growth -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Echium - Growing Guide
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to 2m (6½ft)
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Useful extras...
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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 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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