Ornamental shrub spectacular in rockery.
Evergreen shrub growing up to 50 cm. The flowers are violet, pendulous and lobed. The leaves are white, lanceolate. The fruit is a capsule and contains the seeds.
Prefers dry and acid soils. It is found in scrublands.
Direct sowing at temperatures of 10ºC night /18ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 30 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean continental |
Flower colour | Purple |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Plant use | Edges, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Restoration |
Seeds per gram | 16.000 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Soil - Type | Heath soil |