viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'
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A triennial plant that in its first and second year forms a rosette to 60cm across, composed of rough, lance-shaped leaves. In its third summer it throws up a huge (4m) flower spike, densely packed with thousands of small purple-blue flowers; these are irrisistible to bees
Scientific classification
- Species
- viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple' (Echium 'Blue Steeple')
- Genus
- Echium
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple'
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viper's bugloss 'Blue Steeple' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13-16°C in summer, overwintering seedlings at 5-7°C
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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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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