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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
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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 - -
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Echium - Growing Guide
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to 2m (6½ft)
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