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ECHIUM wildpretii
Commonly known as Tenerife bugloss, Tower of jewels
Silvery, hairy leaves with a tall red flower spike
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Red -
HeightTo 2m (6½ft) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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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.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouseTolerant 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
ECHIUM wildpretii
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowSyn. E. bourgaeanum
Pests & DiseasesSlugs. Under glass, whiteflies, red spider mites
Place of originCanary Islands -
Flower ShapeSpikesTo 90cm (36in), or more
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HardinessTender (greenhouse & conservatory)Use loam-based compost, JI No. 3, in full light
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Toxic - Category C
Skin irritant(People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Echium - Growing Guide
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to 2m (6½ft)
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60cm (24in) |
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
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