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Echium wildpretii

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:34 pm
by Phemie
Seems to have survived the unseasonal weather and has grown even taller. Now the buds on the stem are visible so I'm hoping for a great show of colour.

Re: Echium wildpretii

Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:11 pm
by charlie
Saw the skeletal remains of these on Tenerife this spring, now looking forward to seeing yours flower!

Looking at the wild plants it seemed that they like very sharp drainage, is that how you find it?

Re: Echium wildpretii

Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:31 pm
by Phemie
Yes, Charlie it is in a well drained spot with lots of gravel around the neck of the plant and is sheltered from the prevailing south westerlies.