Omphalodes cappadocica 'Cherry Ingram'
Cappadocian navelwort 'Cherry Ingram'
'Cherry Ingram' is a compact rhizomatous perennial to 20cm tall, with finely hairy, ovate, evergreen leaves and loose racemes of vivid blue flowers 7mm wide in spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Omphalodes can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and terminal racemes or cymes of blue or white flowers resembling those of Myosotis (forget-me-not)
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, moist soil enriched with humus in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring. Propagate by division in early spring.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut down after flowering
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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