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Intermediate
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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2m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Iochroma grandiflorum
Other names: Iochroma grandiflorum
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Genus: Iochroma
Species: I. grandiflorum - I. grandiflorum is a tender evergreen shrub. It has soft ovate leaves and from late summer to early autumn, bears large clusters of pendant, purple-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Iochroma grandiflorum is: Evergreen
Flower: Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn
Foliage: Green in All seasons
Habit: Spreading
Iochroma grandiflorum (Iochroma grandiflorum) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation: Grow indoors in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Water freely during active growth. Pots may be put outside during the summer and brought indoors before the first frosts.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1) |
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Question from
kevin bellchambers
Hi
can anybody tell me how hardy this plant is? i have it in my conservatory at the moment and apart from the odd leaf dropping it seems ok.
cheers kevin
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- Posted: Fri. 3rd December 2010 12:45
- Last reply: Tue. 7th December 2010 17:20
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