gentian-flowered viper's bugloss
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An evergreen shrub to about 90cm with hairless, blue-green leaves. Large, open sprays of brilliant blue, bell-shaped flowers are produced in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- gentian-flowered viper's bugloss (Echium gentianoides)
- Genus
- Echium
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of gentian-flowered viper's bugloss
Distribution map
La Palma
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of gentian-flowered viper's bugloss
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gentian-flowered viper's bugloss care guide
- Let soil partially dry before each thorough deep irrigation session
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Let soil partially dry before each thorough deep irrigation session
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced flower feed monthly spring and summer months
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and 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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