Echium — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Echium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Echium amoenum
Echium amoenum
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
We do not have much information on this species, but have seen a report that it is able to tolerate quite low winter temperatures. It is a native of Russia and so it is likely to succeed outdoors in many parts of Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Echium lycopsis
Echium lycopsis
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any good garden soil but flowers best when the soil is not too rich. Prefers a warm position in a light, dry, stony soil. Requires a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Echium plantagineum
Echium plantagineum
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in an open, sunny position in moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Rich soils promote lush leaf growth at the expense of flowering.
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Echium vulgare
Echium vulgare
Family: Boraginaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any good garden soil but flowers best when the soil is not too rich. Requires a sunny position. The plant is very deep rooted.
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