Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Blue | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Eranthemum can be evergreen perennials or shrubs, with simple, opposite leaves and 5-lobed tubular flowers borne in terminal or axillary spikes or panicles in winter
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya, W China, India
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by rooting softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer. Bottom heat will be required
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Pruning group 8 and may need restrictive pruning under glass
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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