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Iochroma cyaneum (Violet churur)

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Skill rating Advanced
skill rating
Ultimate spread 4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 4m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Iochroma cyaneum

Other names: Violet churur


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Genus: Iochroma

Species: I. cyaneum - I. cyaneum is a tender, spreading evergreen shrub with shiny green leaves which are greyish underneath and drooping clusters of deep purple-blue tubular flowers in summer. Fruit is rare in cultivation.

Iochroma cyaneum is: Evergreen

Flower: Purple in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Spreading

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Pruning: Plants grown under glass may need restrictive pruning in late winter.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Iochroma cyaneum (Violet churur) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation: Grow under glass in soil-based compost in filtered light.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, 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: Indoor heated (H1) Match unknown

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