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Seed no. 497D
Echium russicum
Viper's Bugloss
£3.85
In stock · approx. 33 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Flowers
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Germination
Sow indoors from late May-July. Sow 3mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 21°C. Germination takes 21-45 days. When large enough to handle transplant seedlings to 8cm pots and overwinter in a cool greenhouse, conservatory or well lit windowsill temp. 5-7°C. Plant out the following spring 40cm spacing.
Growing
Prefers a well-drained always moist, soil in full sun. Can also be grown in a 30cm pot in a cool greenhouse.
Cultivation
Very winter hardy to -20°C. Keep as dry as possible over winter. Will flower in the second year.
| Genus | Echium |
|---|---|
| Species | russicum |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common name | Viper's Bugloss |
| Seed number | 497D |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Red/Maroon |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Sow | May, Jun, Jul |
| Flowers | Jul, Aug |
| Seeds per packet | 33 |
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