Buglossoides purpurocaerulea (Purple gromwell )

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-3 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Buglossoides purpurocaerulea

Other names: Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum, Purple gromwell


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Genus: Buglossoides

Species: B. purpurocaerulea - B. purpurocaerulea is a rhizomatous perennial with non-flowering stems and narrow dark green leaves. In spring to early sumer its erect stems bear purple cymes that eventually turn bright blue.

Buglossoides purpurocaerulea is: Deciduous

Flower: Purple in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer

Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn

Habit: Creeping, Erect flower stem

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Diseases: Generally disease free.

General care

Propagation: Sow seeds in pots in a cold frame in autum or spring. Divide in early spring.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Buglossoides purpurocaerulea (Purple gromwell ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-3 years.


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Suggested uses: Ground Cover, Woodland

Cultivation: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil that is alkaline to neutral. Needs to be shaded from mid-day sun.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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