Echium webbii ‘Webb viper’s bugloss’ (31cm Pot)

Admire the exceptional architectural structure and sensational violet-blue flowers that adorn Echium webbii ‘Webb viper’s bugloss’. Highly sought after, this spectacular and rare biennial shrub will perfectly punctuate summer displays with spires of flowers that reach up to 1.2m in height.

Covered in wonderful silvery green lance-shaped foliage throughout the year, the vibrant blue flowers emerge from late spring and last throughout the summer with a profusion of enchanting bell-shaped blooms.

An excellent choice for attracting a host of bees and pollinators into your garden, you can sit back and enjoy the wonderful sounds of summer with it planted in a container, brightening a range of spaces around the garden. It is also a truly charming addition to a mixed display bringing wonderful texture, structure and form, as well as its undoubtedly magnificent display of flowers.

A reliable and easy to grow plant, it will thrive when situated in a bright and sunny, but sheltered position in free-draining, sandy soil. It requires minimal maintenance throughout the year but will benefit from protection during very cold winter weather.

Plant details

• Pot size: 31cm pot
• Flower colour: Violet-blue
• Foliage colour: Grey green
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Flowering period: May, June, July, August
• Plant type: Evergreen biennial shrub
• Soil type: Free draining, sandy
• Ultimate plant growth: Height: 1.5m x Spread: 1.5m

All measurements are approximate.