gentian-flowered viper's bugloss

How to Grow and Care for gentian-flowered viper's bugloss

gentian-flowered viper's bugloss · Echium gentianoides

Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun. May overwinter in mild areas, or take under glass in winter or grow as an annual

Watering: Let soil partially dry before each thorough deep irrigation sessionSunlight: Full sunSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing gentian-flowered viper's bugloss

gentian-flowered viper's bugloss
Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleLet soil partially dry before each thorough deep irrigation session
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight balanced flower feed monthly spring and summer months
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun. May overwinter in mild areas, or take under glass in winter or grow as an annual

How to Water gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

Let soil partially dry before each thorough deep irrigation session

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

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What Soil Is Best for gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

Light balanced flower feed monthly spring and summer months

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How to Prune gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

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How to Care for gentian-flowered viper's bugloss in Winter?

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How to Plant gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

Grow in very well-drained soil in full sun. May overwinter in mild areas, or take under glass in winter or grow as an annual

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How to Repot gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

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How to Harvest gentian-flowered viper's bugloss?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs or glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass

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The Toxicity of gentian-flowered viper's bugloss

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of gentian-flowered viper's bugloss

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginLa Palma

Scientific Classification

Species
Echium gentianoides
Genus
Echium
Family
Boraginaceae
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