purple gromwell
Also known as: gentian gromwell
A prostrate, evergreen shrub with branching stems forming a low, spreading mat clothed in narrow, hairy leaves to 2.5cm long. Small, intense blue, funnel-shaped flowers to 1cm wide are borne just above the foliage from late spring into summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- purple gromwell (Glandora diffusa)
- Genus
- Glandora
- Family
- Boraginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of purple gromwell
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of purple gromwell
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purple gromwell 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
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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