- Botanical name: Echium brevirame
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, House plant
White
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Succeeds on poor soil
Echium brevirame is endemic to the Canary island of La Palma. A strongly branching, low woody shrub, it bears narrow, spiny, leathery leaves and compact inflorescences of pure white, narrow flowers. It’s ideal for growing in a conservatory or greenhouse, and may be moved to a sheltered, sunny patio in summer.
Grow Echium brevirame in well-drained, nutrient-poor soil such as cactus compost, in full sun. Water sparingly in summer and keep dry in winter. Take care when handling as the sap can cause skin irritation and the whole plant is toxic if eaten.
How to grow Echium Brevirame
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Plant size
100cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Echium Brevirame and wildlife
Echium brevirame has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Echium Brevirame poisonous?
Echium brevirame can be toxic. Its sap is toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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