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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
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. -
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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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
4m (13ft) -
Spread
90cm (36in) -
HerbaceousEarly 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
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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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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)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for the back of a large border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Can tolerate light shade.
Echium - Growing Guide
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