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Echium candicans (Pride of Madeira)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.9m
max. spread
Ultimate height 3m
max. height
Time to maturity 2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - Severe discomfort may result if any part of the plant is ingested. Foliage may cause skin irritation. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Echium candicans

Other names: Pride of Madeira

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Genus: Echium

Species: E. candicans - E. candicans is an evergreen biennial, producing a low rosette of silvery-green, lance-shaped leaves and dense spikes of purple flowers in late spring.

Echium candicans is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Blue in Summer

Foliage: Silvery-grey, Green in Spring; Silvery-grey, Green in Summer

Habit: Erect

Toxicity: Severe discomfort may result if any part of the plant is ingested. Foliage may cause skin irritation.

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Specific pests: Glasshouse whitefly , Slugs

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

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

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Echium candicans (Pride of Madeira) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 0.9m after 2 years.

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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wildflower

Cultivation: Sow seeds in-situ in spring or under glass. Echiums need to grow in full sun in free-draining soil. They may be left to self-seed after flowering if desired. Protect from strong winds and winter cold.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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Sulking echium candidans

Question from Mina Lyall

We planted an echium last week,in a pot in potting compost, in a south facing garden last weekend. It is beginning to sulk. Should it be watered in better? I have read that they don't like to be too wet, and can tolerate drought conditions.

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  • Posted: Fri. 30th March 2012 17:44
  • Last reply: Tue. 3rd April 2012 14:37

Pride of Madeira

General post from Eduardo Rolim de Pontes Vieira

I am very excited with the development of that plant. It's not a very common plant in Brazil, but i am sure it will addapt formidably here since i live in a higher, dry and not very hot place. I bought the seeds and planted it in a plastic bag. The plant is about 2 months old and it grows strong and quickly. I am looking forward to planting it on the ground. The only thing is that i feel it gets weak if it gets too much sunlight. That is why i still keep it on the half shadow. When shoud i plant it on the ground?

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  • Posted: Wed. 27th April 2011 02:50
  • Last reply: Thu. 28th April 2011 02:20

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