Anchusa azurea 'Dropmore'
bugloss 'Dropmore'
An erect, clump-forming, short-lived perennial with alternate, entire, stiffly hairy, linear-elliptic to lanceolate leaves which are sessile or clasping at the base. In late spring to early summer, intense blue flowers are borne in terminal spikes rising above the foliage.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Anchusa can be erect or spreading perennials, biennials or annuals with hairy or bristly foliage and cymes of tubular or salver-shaped, usually blue flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, although it can also tolerate partial shade. It thrives in moist soils but dislikes winter wet. Plants may require staking.
Propagation
Propagate by seed, root cuttings in winter or by softwood cuttings from the base of young shoots in spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Dead-head after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second flush. Cut back top-growth after flowering to encourage the development of overwintering basal rosettes.
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Can be susceptible to powdery mildews
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