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....
  • Height
    To 2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    To 50cm (20in)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Short-lived perennial with lance-shaped silver-hairy leaves to 20cm (8in) long
  • 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
  • Full sun

ECHIUM 'Red Rocket'

 
Availability yet to be determined - We don't yet know when or if this plant is coming back into stock
Seeds £5.00 per packet 
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs on young growth
    Place of origin
    Garden origin
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Toxic - Category C
    Skin irritant
    (People & Pets)
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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Echium - Growing Guide
to 2m (6½ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  to 50cm (20in)
  

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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