OMPHALODES cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'
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OMPHALODES cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'
Commonly known as Cappadocian navelwort
A dwarfish habit but clump forming. Copious racemes of deep blue flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
More compact with larger flowers -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Woodland in Turkey -
EvergreenOvate to heart-shaped basal leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Blue
Deep blue with white eyes -
RacemesTerminal racemes to 25cm (10in) long
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BorderSuitable for a damp, shady border
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Fully hardy
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Height
25cm (10in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial. Racemes of 3-12 flowers each to 7mm (¼in) across
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Herbaceous
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Partial shade
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Mature Size25cm (10in)
40cm (16in)
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