Echium fastuosum (syn. Echium candicans) Pride of Madeira | 20 Seeds | £3.49

A medium-sized shrub endemic to the island of Madeira, with grey-green foliage and beautifully striking blue flower spikes 

Typically growing to around 4-6 feet in height, with the lance-shaped leaves growing to 15-25 cm (6-10 in) long, along with cylindrical spikes of flowers to 30cm (12in) long

When the soil is kept completely dry over the winter months, the plants have been known to survive temperatures down to -15ºC (5ºF), but when the soil is particularly wet plants can be damaged in prolonged (and especially hard) frosts.  Horticultural fleece for colder areas of the UK is sensible

Ideal in sub tropical themed gardens and drought-tolerant gardens

Great for attracting bees, butterflies and birds

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Echium

Species: fastuosum

Synonym: Echium candicans

English name: Pride of Madeira

Plant type: Perennial, growing like a medium shrub

Eventual height: 4-6 feet (1-2 m)

Season of Interest: Large purple-blue spikes of flowers from spring to summer

Hardiness: Hardy to frosts when soil is dry, down to -15ºC (5ºF) when bone dry; frost tender when soils are wet and in prolonged icy conditions

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil: Fertile and well-drained soils

Propagation methods: Seeds and divisions

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