Echium 'Cottage Charm'
Beautiful spikes of bloom in a pretty mix of blue, violet, pink or white shades. An irresistable magnet to attract bees to your garden.
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Imagination's vigorous spreading and trailing habit produces a spectacular carpet of intense violet blooms, with a long flowering season. A strong and rugged hybrid, noted for heat and drought-resistance, it makes a gorgeous display for garden beds, retaining walls and steep areas.
Features
- Profuse blooms
- Great for dry areas
- Long flowering
Product details
How
Sow into trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Cover with mix, firm down, water gently and keep moist but not wet. Transplant when large enough to handle.
Care
Choose a Sunny, well-drained position. Add Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone before planting. Apply Yates Thrive Flower & Fruit Soluble Plant Food fortnightly. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Choose a well drained position, Add Yates thrive Natural blood & Bone before planting. Apply Yates Thrive Flower & Fruit Soluble Fertiliser fortnightly. Protect from snails and slugs.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
30-40cm |
| Sow depth |
5mm |
| Plant height |
30cm |
| Germination |
21-28 days |
| Germination (days) |
25 days |
| Flowering |
12 weeks |
| Flowering (days) |
84 days |
| Botanical name |
Verbena tenuisecta |
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