Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'
azurea
Sturdy stems of deep blue summer flowers, turning blue-purple with age, appear in early summer above rosettes of mid-green leaves. ...
9cm pot
£13.99
available to order from autumn
3 × 9cm pots
£29.99
£10.00 each
available to order from autumn
6 × 9cm pots
£44.99
£7.50 each
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Sturdy stems of deep blue summer flowers, turning blue-purple with age, appear in early summer above rosettes of mid-green leaves.
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is a large blue alkanet that makes a striking and long-lasting statement in a sunny border and does not need staking. The flowers are attractive to bees, too.
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is a large blue alkanet that makes a striking and long-lasting statement in a sunny border and does not need staking. The flowers are attractive to bees, too.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Anchusa azurea Loddon Royalist:
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, ideally light or sandy, as they dislike wet or heavy conditions. They cope best in poorer soils so don't over fertilise as this will create foliage over flowers.
Water to establish but avoid overwatering. Deadhead after flowering to encourage a second flush, and cut stems back to the ground in early autumn to tidy the plant. Plants in exposed gardens may need staking for support.
Water to establish but avoid overwatering. Deadhead after flowering to encourage a second flush, and cut stems back to the ground in early autumn to tidy the plant. Plants in exposed gardens may need staking for support.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
