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ECHIUM pininana 'Blue Steeple'
Commonly known as Tree echium
Biennial producing an eyecatching spire of masses of blue flowers
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Wildlife plant. Attracts butterflies and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenElliptic-lance-shaped, densely and roughly, silver-hairy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long.
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Blue
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SpikesTo 4m (13ft) long
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BorderSuitable for the back of a large border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
To 4m (13ft) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rosette-forming biennial or short-lived perennial. Usually flowers in second or third year sending up a spire of funnel-shaped flowers with large bracts
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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