A marvellous flowering plant for flowerbeds and urban gardening. Excellent plant in pot for patios and terraces.
Evergreen plant 80-100cm tall. Long, dark green leaves. Large umbels of deep blue-violet flowers during the summer and autumn.
It needs humid, well-drained and permeable soils under mild and hot climates.
Easy growing. From seedings the leaves grow in the first year whereas the flowers will appear in the second or third year.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas, Warm areas |
Flower colour | Blue |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Germination (in days) | 20-30 |
Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Edges, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Low hedge, Singular, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Planting distance | 30-40cm |
Seeds per gram | 135 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist, Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Potting mix |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Regular |
Soak the seeds in cool water for 48 hours before sowing in Spring.