ECHIUM pininana

Commonly known as Tree echium

(pinnifolium) - single stemmed biennial with long green leaves and enormous spikes of purplish-blue flowers

ECHIUM pininana

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Mature Size
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Evergreen
Bristly, elliptic-lance-shaped , silver-hairy leaves to 7cm (3in) long
Blue
Purplish blue
Height
4m (13ft)
Spread
90cm (36in)
Herbaceous Early 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. Each rosette produces a spike of funnel-shaped flowers with large bracts
Tall Shrub
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter Hardy 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)
Full sun
Partial shade
Can tolerate light shade.
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
Endangered in the wild - These plants are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of 'Red Plants'. This is a list of threatened species in the wild, they are either critically, endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Endangered
Good to know
dramatic, fast-growing, tall spikes from second year. Will self-seed. Attractive to insects.
Pests & Diseases
slugs. Under glass, whiteflies, red spider mites
Place of origin
Canary Islands.
Flower Shape
Spikes - 1.5-4m (5-13ft) long
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly