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.