Detail
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Echium Candicans
Pride Of Madeira
Notes

Uses: Highly ornamental landscaping plant for open verges and raised beds. Effective accent plant in mixed beds.
Attracts small birds, butterflies and native bees.
Warning: Although this species is not noted as being particularly invasive, some Echium species are declared weeds, so avoid planting near, bushland or conservation areas.

  • Height 1-2.5m
  • Spread 1-2m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Boraginaceae
  • Botanical Name Echium Candicans
  • Common Name Pride Of Madeira
  • Origin Island of Madeira
  • Habit Erect, Spreading
  • Landscape Coastal cliffs, Coastal dunes, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Blue
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)