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Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore' (Bugloss 'Dropmore')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore'
Other names
Bugloss 'Dropmore', Anchusa italica 'Dropmore', Alkanet 'Dropmore'
Genus
Anchusa Anchusa
Variety or Cultivar
'Dropmore' _ 'Dropmore' is an herbaceous perennial wth hairy, lance-shaped leaves and racemes of bright blue flowers on upright stems throughout summer.
Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
Bright-blue in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf-mining sawflies Leaf-mining sawflies
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers. Cut back top growth after flowering to encourage a rosette of foliage.
Propagation methods
Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore' (Bugloss 'Dropmore') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Prefers full sun, although can also tolerate partial shade. It dislikes winter wet. Flowers can be added to salads.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore'
Other names
Bugloss 'Dropmore', Anchusa italica 'Dropmore', Alkanet 'Dropmore'
Genus
Anchusa Anchusa
Variety or Cultivar
'Dropmore' _ 'Dropmore' is an herbaceous perennial wth hairy, lance-shaped leaves and racemes of bright blue flowers on upright stems throughout summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Bright-blue in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to encourage a second flush of flowers. Cut back top growth after flowering to encourage a rosette of foliage.
Propagation methods
Seed, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore' (Bugloss 'Dropmore') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Prefers full sun, although can also tolerate partial shade. It dislikes winter wet. Flowers can be added to salads.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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