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Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram' (Cappadocian navelwort 'Cherry Ingram')
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0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'
Other names
Cappadocian navelwort 'Cherry Ingram', Navel seed 'Cherry Ingram', Blue-eyed mary 'Cherry Ingram', Omphalodes Cherry Ingram
Genus
Omphalodes Omphalodes
Variety or Cultivar
'Cherry Ingram' _ 'Cherry Ingram' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with ovate, pointed, finely hairy, dark green leaves and loose racemes of deep blue flowers in spring.
Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram' is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Dark-blue in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut down after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram' (Cappadocian navelwort 'Cherry Ingram') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Underplanting, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, fertile soil in part shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
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
Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'
Other names
Cappadocian navelwort 'Cherry Ingram', Navel seed 'Cherry Ingram', Blue-eyed mary 'Cherry Ingram', Omphalodes Cherry Ingram
Genus
Omphalodes Omphalodes
Variety or Cultivar
'Cherry Ingram' _ 'Cherry Ingram' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with ovate, pointed, finely hairy, dark green leaves and loose racemes of deep blue flowers in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Dark-blue in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut down after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram' (Cappadocian navelwort 'Cherry Ingram') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Underplanting, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation
Grows best in moist, fertile soil in part shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
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
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| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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