Evergreen semi-dwarf plant up to 40-50cm. Large deep dark-green, leaves. Dense blue-violet flowers.
Ideal in a garden to create borders and bedflowers. Urban decoration. Excellent pot plant.
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| Flowering | 
| Average germination (%) | 70 | 
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| Climate Zone | Warm areas | 
| Flower colour | Blue | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Germination (in days) | 20-30 | 
| Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) | 
| Life cycle | Perennial | 
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, City garden, Clump, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Edging, Flowerbeds, Gardening, Low hedge | 
| Planting distance | 40x40 | 
| Seeds per gram | 200 | 
| Soil - Moisture | Moist, Well-drained | 
| Soil - Type | Loam | 
| Watering | Regular | 
	Direct sowing temperatures 18ºC/22ºC. Cover the seeds slightly and keep it moist until germination is over in about 20 to 30 days.
	
	It needs humid, well-drained and permeable soils to grow. Prefers mild and hot climates.