Echium amoenum 'Red Feathers'
- Perennial
- 20-30 cm high
- Red to dark red flowers
- Semi-evergreen
- Very hardy
Gorgeous novelty (2010) from Iran with fine leaves and long, dark red flowering spikes. Very hardy. Repeat flowering in late summer.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | April - October |
| Flower colour | Crimson |
| Growth habit | Rosette, Vertical accents, Rosette, Vertical accents |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Summer dry, Very dry, Dry, Winter dry |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | None to little |
| Tolerates | Dry soils |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Echium amoenum 'Red Feathers' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Echium |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
