ECHIUM wildpretii

Commonly known as Tenerife bugloss, Tower of jewels

Silvery, hairy leaves with a tall red flower spike

Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

individually £14.00 each, 3+ £12.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

2 Litre

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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