Echium candicans is an easy to grow statement plant that is drought and frost tolerant. Excellent plant for mild coastal climates and seaside gardens. However, these plants do not humid conditions. Large candle like stalks of pink flowers bloom in the spring and into the summer, these will attract bees which will increase the pollination of all your fruiting plants. Long, gray-green leaves are held at the ends of the branches on this evergreen shrub that can grow rapidly to 1.5m tall and as wide. Prune after flowering. Plants will become woody over time, so it is best to replace them every few years. This will be easy to do as they easily grow from seed. Grow in full sun in well drained soil.
Excellent cut flower.
Tube Stock - 7cm pot (limited stock)
Comments