Echium Blue Bedder Seeds.

Echium Blue Bedder Seed - Irish Plants Direct

 

A hardy annual producing masses of vivid blue flowers on compact bushy plants.

 

Known botanically as Echium plantagineum Blue Bedder this variety is valued for its intense colour and long flowering season.

 

Unlike taller echium species Blue Bedder remains neat and compact making it one of the most admired choices for borders containers and pollinator friendly gardens.

 

Its reliable growth and abundant blooms make it a favourite for sustainable gardeners and cutting displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sow March to May directly outdoors in prepared beds. Germination 14 to 21 days at 15 to 20°C. Soil and Position Light well drained soil; prefers full sun. Height 30 to 40 cm with bushy growth and vivid blue flowers. Flowering June to September.

Sowing instructions

 

Prepare a fine seed bed in full sun. Sow seeds thinly in drills 1 cm deep and 25 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 15 cm spacing once established. Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during dry spells. Echium Blue Bedder is best grown in borders or containers.

 

Grow and maintenance

Grow in light soil with regular watering during dry periods. Echium Blue Bedder thrives in sunny sites and is hardy in summer conditions. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering or allow plants to self seed for naturalised displays.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds borders containers and cutting gardens. Echium Blue Bedder produces vivid blue blooms creating cheerful displays. Highly suitable for pollinator habitats and sustainable gardening. Excellent for cut flowers and seasonal arrangements.

 

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