ECHIUM russicum
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ECHIUM russicum
Grey-green leaves with spikes of dark red flowers.
£16.50 , 3+ £15.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern Central and southeastern Europe -
EvergreenLance-shaped to narrowly elliptic, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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BorderSuitable for a herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Bushy, upright, bristly biennial.Produces flowers in short, dense spikes 30cm (12in) long
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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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 Size90cm (36in)
30cm (12in)
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