Echium candicans
Pride of Madeira
Description
Echium candicans, commonly known as the Pride of Madeira, is a beautiful, shrubby plant native to the island of Madeira. It is known for its large, showy, conical flower spikes. These flower spikes are covered in small, blue to purple flowers. The flowers are a great feature of this plant. The plant also has lance-shaped leaves, which are silvery-grey. The plant is grown for its ornamental value. Echium candicans attracts pollinators. For cultivation, it needs well-draining soil, and should be grown in full sun. The plant is relatively drought-tolerant once established, making it an easy selection.
Description
Echium candicans, commonly known as the Pride of Madeira, is a beautiful, shrubby plant native to the island of Madeira. It is known for its large, showy, conical flower spikes. These flower spikes are covered in small, blue to purple flowers. The flowers are a great feature of this plant. The plant also has lance-shaped leaves, which are silvery-grey. The plant is grown for its ornamental value. Echium candicans attracts pollinators. For cultivation, it needs well-draining soil, and should be grown in full sun. The plant is relatively drought-tolerant once established, making it an easy selection.