Pride Of Madeira

Pride Of Madeira Care

Echium Candicans

What is the plant

A popular sight in Cornwall, pride of Madeira, Echium candicans, is perfect for adding a touch of drama to both exotic and cottage garden settings, as well as a large greenhouse or conservatory. Like all echiums, its flowers are adored by bees and other pollinators.Tall spikes of intense blue blooms are borne on strong branching stems in spring and summer. Despite its origins it’s hardy to -5° and can survive British winters unless grown in wet soil. A short-lived perennial, it’s typically grown as a biennial in the UK. Yet, as in its native Madeira, in milder regions it can grow into a small tree, and can self-seed readily.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Similar to succulents, the Echium plant has low water needs. This makes them perfect for water-wise gardeners in areas where seasonal drought is common. Give little water during the summer to provide some hydration. Never overwater these plants as it may harm them.
Pruning
Without any pruning or deadheading, they grow beautiful inflorescences and lush foliage.
Fertilizer
As for fertilization, it is not really required for these herbaceous flowering plants.

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Sunlight
The plants are hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 10, performing their best under the full sun and in poor soils
Soil
Grow them in poor or dry soils with a little bit of water and they’ll still grow lush.For optimal growth, use fast-draining, moderately-fertile soil.
Temperature
They are short-lived plants and die back when the temperature starts dipping low.