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Buglossoides purpurocaerulea (Purple gromwell )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-3 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Buglossoides purpurocaerulea
Other names
Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum, Purple gromwell
Genus
Buglossoides 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
Habit
Creeping, Erect flower stem
Flower
Purple in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
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.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Buglossoides purpurocaerulea (Purple gromwell ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-3 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
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
Buglossoides purpurocaerulea
Other names
Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum, Purple gromwell
Genus
Buglossoides 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Creeping, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Spring; Bright-blue in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
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.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Buglossoides purpurocaerulea (Purple gromwell ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-3 years.
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.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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