Pride Of Madeira







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	Botanical Name: Echium fastuosum Common Name(s): Pride Of Madeira

Photographer:

Acacia/ Mullany/SBCC

Description:

Mature specimens of this evergren shrub can grow to a size of 6-8' tall and 8-10' wide. In the spring, spikes of rosy violet to blue purple flowers appear. It should receive sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering when established. This plant can be severely damaged by frost below 25 degrees F. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Information by Gardensoft

Notes:

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.


	Culture:

	Sun: Full

	Water: Low

	Growth Rate: Fast

	Hydrozones: #1

	Soil Type: Clay

	Soil Condition:

	Soil pH: Neutral

	Adverse Factors: Deep Shade



	Design:

	Design Styles: Desert

	Accenting Features: Showy Flower

	Seasonal Interest: Spring

	Location Uses: Foundation

	Special Uses: Full

	Attracts Wildlife: N/A



	Anatomy:

	Flower Color: Blue

	Flower Season: Spring

	Leaf Color: Light Green

	Bark Color: N/A

	Fruit Color: N/A

	Fruit Season: N/A

	Fruit Type: N/A



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