Anchusa Feltham Pride Strain

Anchusa Feltham Pride Strain

Anchusa azurea Feltham Pride Strain (Bugloss) is a unique sun-loving perennial that thrives in warm, dry spots. It is a fantastic addition to any border, with its intensely blue flowers that are long-lasting and held on tall stems. What sets Feltham Pride apart from other varieties of Anchusa is its darker, slightly more purple flowers. This plant is easily maintained at a height of 50cm, with a spread of the same size. Its foliage is a dark green with rough hairs, while its flowers are a strong blue with white centers and pink buds.

• Height: Easily maintained to 50cm, flowering height 1m
• Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
• Foliage Colour: Dark green with rough hairs
• Flower Colour: Strong blue with white centers and pink buds
• Soil Type: Well drained, sandy, loam, chalk
• Position: Full Sun 
• Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H5 (-10)
• Type: Semi-Evergreen

Native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, Anchusa Feltham Pride Strain is a hardy, semi-evergreen perennial that is fully hardy once established in a sheltered spot. It can withstand temperatures down to -10 degrees Celsius (H5). This plant is supplied in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot, and it is recommended to select the appropriate size from the drop-down menu when ordering. It is a very useful plant for most areas and will flower more in a sunny spot.

Flowering from May to July, Anchusa Feltham Pride Strain has upright stems that can reach over a meter in height. It is a plant that prefers a deep root run and needs some space to bulk up. Anchusa is closely related to Brunnera, and some similarities can be seen between the two plants. However, Anchusa provides some of the richest blues for early summer, with flowers borne on branching spikes that may benefit from staking.