ECHIUM wildpretii

Commonly known as Tenerife bugloss, Tower of jewels

Silvery, hairy leaves with a tall red flower spike

ECHIUM wildpretii

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

2 Litre

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Mature Size
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Evergreen
Red
Height
To 2m (6½ft)
Spread
60cm (24in)
Herbaceous Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
Full sun
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
Architectural interest
Good to know
syn. E. bourgaeanum
Pests & Diseases
slugs. Under glass, whiteflies, red spider mites
Place of origin
Canary Islands
Flower Shape
Spikes - to 90cm (36in), or more
Hardiness
Tender (greenhouse & conservatory) - use loam-based compost, JI No. 3, in full light
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil - moderately fertile
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly