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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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EvergreenElliptic-lance-shaped, densely and roughly, silver-hairy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long.
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Blue
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HeightTo 4m (13ft)
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Spread90cm (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 winterHardy 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)
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Full sunShelter from strong winds
ECHIUM pininana 'Blue Steeple'
Seeds may be available, check buying options below.
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestGood to knowWildlife plant. Attracts butterflies and other insectsPests & DiseasesSlugs on young growthPlace of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapeSpikesTo 4m (13ft) long
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Toxic - Category CSkin irritant
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Echium - Growing Guide
- Growing Echium candicans (E. fastuosum)
- Echium pininana - Collecting Seeds - Video Tip ondemand_video
- From seedling to mature plant - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Echium - Self sown seedlings - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
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