Raised by: | Barry Fretwell, introduced 1990 |
Country of Origin: | England |
Growing Zones: | USDA Zone 4 USDA Zone 5 USDA Zone 6 USDA Zone 7 USDA Zone 8 USDA Zone 9 |
Plant Group: | Integrifolia |
Typical Plant Size: | Typically 5 to 7 feet |
Pruning Group: | Group 3 - Hard pruning recommended in early spring |
Bloom Diameter: | Small - 2 to 4 inches |
Bloom Color (Tepals): | Light to Lavender Blue hue |
Center Color (Anthers): | Cream/White anthers |
Bloom Shape: | Single |
Preferred Light: | Requires partial shade |
Moisture Requirements: | Average moisture requirements |
Additional Information: | Free-flowering (very floriferous) Very attractive seedheads |
Recommendations: | Good choice for beginners (easy to grow) Good choice for hot climates |
Awards: | Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Plant Height: | 6-7 feet. Does not climb or self-cling. Stems have woody bases but may need support. |
Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: 2017 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
Calif_Sue | On April 1, 2015 | Bloomed |
aspenhill | On June 28, 2015 | Obtained plant Betty's Azalea Ranch - qty 1 |
MuseLea | On May 22, 2022 | Bloomed |
MuseLea | On May 2, 2022 | Obtained plant The Plant Man 2l pot |
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