Hardy Perennial
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Erect flower spikes above grey-green basal leaves
Unusual red-flowered Echium especially attractive to bees
Tolerant of drought and poor soils
Height Up to 90cm (3ft)
Spread Up to 50cm (20in)
Hardy Perennial
patiocottage gardensalpine & rockerywildlife gardenslow maintenance gardenexotic gardencoastal garden
full sun
From the Balkans comes this unusual red-flowered Echium. Echium russicum bears basal clumps of slender, grey-green leaves which give rise to stiff, twelve-inch, flower spikes, densely packed with small crimson flowers with conspicuous red anthers. Like other Echiums, these soon hum loudly with foraging bees. This handsome plant lends vertical accents to drought prone borders, thriving in poor soils and providing useful colour in the late summer garden. Although a short-lived perennial, leaving some flower spikes to seed will allow new plants to establish. Height: 90cm (35in). Spread: 50cm (20in).
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KA5232)
2 x 1 Litre Potted Plants (T64105P)
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Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.
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