Description
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Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Bugloss ‘Loddon Royalist’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Anchusa azurea ‘Loddon Royalist’ can grow to a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m.
- Did You Know That:The cultivar ‘Loddon Royalist’ is considered to be one of the most striking cultivars of Anchusa azurea due to its large and deep blue flowers?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Anchusa azurea ‘Loddon Royalist’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Anchusa azurea ‘Loddon Royalist’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Anchusa azurea ‘Loddon Royalist’ should be deadheaded regularly to promote new flowers coming through. This will prolong the flowering period of the plant as it saves the energy that the plant would have put into producing seeds and allows it to produce more flowers!
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Anchusa azurea ‘Loddon Royalist’ can have problems with leaf-miners, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.