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.
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.
This Echium has evergreen lanceolate leaves, that are about 8 in (20 cm) long.
Dense 2 ft (60 cm) long spikes of tiny purple-blue flowers appear in spring.
Echium fastuosum requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This Echium requires a well-drained ground.
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Category - perennial
Dimensions
Height 2.00 m
Width 2.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -5.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -3.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Color(s) : blue, purple
Propagation - seeds This Echium is easily propagated by seeds.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.Contains irritating, urticating or spiky parts.
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