Pride of Madeira 50 Seeds - Echium fastuosum -Perennial

Pride of Madeira 50 Seeds - Echium fastuosum -Perennial Review

Echium fastuosum, syn. Echium candicans, is also known as pride of Madeira, this plant being native to Madeira. It is an evergreen perennial plant that can reach up to 5 - 8 ft (1.50 m - 2.40 m) tall, with spikes of tiny purple-blue flowers appearing in spring.
Leaves - This Echium has evergreen lanceolate leaves, that are about 8 in (20 cm) long.
Flowers - Dense 2 ft (60 cm) long spikes of tiny purple-blue flowers appear in spring.
Culture Echium fastuosum is a showy and perennial plant, that can withstand negative temperatures down to 26 F to 24 F (-3 C to -5 C). It thus can be grown in USDA zones 9 and warmer. Also, this plant can be grown in coastal and windy conditions. Note that leaves and stems may prove slightly skin irritant. So handle with care.
Soil - This Echium requires a well-drained ground.
Propagation
This Echium is easily propagated by seeds.