ECHIUM pininana
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ECHIUM pininana
Commonly known as Tree echium
(pinnifolium) - single stemmed biennial with long green leaves and enormous spikes of purplish-blue flowers
individually £18.50 each , 3+ £16.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Architectural interest
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Endangered in the wildThese 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
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Good to know
Dramatic, fast-growing, tall spikes from second year. Will self-seed. Attractive to insects. Can be difficult to transplant and transport. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs. Under glass, whiteflies, red spider mites -
Place of origin
Canary Islands. -
EvergreenBristly, elliptic-lance-shaped , silver-hairy leaves to 7cm (3in) long
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Blue
Purplish blue -
Spikes1.5-4m (5-13ft) long
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BorderSuitable for the back of a large border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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HerbaceousRosette forming biennial or short lived perennial. Each rosette produces a spike of funnel-shaped flowers with large bracts
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Tall Shrub
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Can tolerate light shade. -
skin irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size4m (13ft)
90cm (36in)
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