purple gromwell 'Picos'
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A prostrate, mat-forming, evergreen shrub to 6cm tall with trailing stems bearing small, hairy, lance-shaped leaves. Star-shaped, deep blue flowers are borne from late spring into summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- purple gromwell 'Picos' (Glandora diffusa 'Picos')
- Genus
- Glandora
- Family
- Boraginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 'Picos'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of purple gromwell 'Picos'
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purple gromwell 'Picos' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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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