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.
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 |
| 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 |
