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Cameron’s Nursery is a specialist wholesale nursery based in Arcadia NSW, in the Sydney Hills District.

Echium fastuosum ‘Candicans’


An evergreen shrub with grey-green downy foliage and tall spikes of  pale blue bell-shaped flowers produced in spring.

Echium Fastuosum 'Duxfield Blue'

 

Echium fastuosum ‘Candicans’

Botanical Name
Echium
Common Name
Pride of Madeira
Key Features
Large spikes of flowers
Size
2m – 3m high with blue flowers
Position
Full sun
Description
An evergreen shrub with grey-green downy foliage and tall spikes of  pale blue bell-shaped flowers produced in spring. A spectacular display lasting for many weeks. The grey leaves form rosettes at the base of the flowers which develop a tight shrub when not in flower.
Cultural Notes
Prune to compact shape and remove spent flower heads.
Landscape Ideas
A beautiful focal or specimen plant for gardens and containers. Coastal and drought tolerant. Light frosts. Very hardy in poor soils. Great for hot, dry areas of the garden.
Water Requirements
Water only during severe drought