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    ECHIUM pininana 'Blue Steeple'
    ECHIUM pininana 'Blue Steeple'
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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
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant. Attracts butterflies and other insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs on young growth
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Elliptic-lance-shaped, densely and roughly, silver-hairy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long.
    • Blue
    • Spikes
      To 4m (13ft) long
    • Border
      Suitable for the back of a large border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      To 4m (13ft)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in)
    • Herbaceous
      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
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
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    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • skin irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
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    Echium - Growing Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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