viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'

How to Grow and Care for viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'

viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple' · Echium 'Blue Steeple'

Grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunSkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'

viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicitySkin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece

How to Water viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

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What Soil Is Best for viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

Propagate by seed sown at 13-16°C in summer, overwintering seedlings at 5-7°C

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How to Transplant viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

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How to Care for viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple' in Winter?

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How to Plant viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

Grow in moderately fertile, freely-draining soil in a sheltered, sunny, warm site. Protect from winter frosts in-situ using horticultural fleece

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How to Repot viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

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How to Harvest viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'?

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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 viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'

Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Echium 'Blue Steeple'
Genus
Echium
Family
Boraginaceae
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