Imagine a burst of violet rising towards the sky, reaching heights of up to 1 meter, swaying gently in the breeze. This is Echium candicans, also known as Pride of Madeira, and it’s one of the most stunning flowering plants you can add to your garden. Native to the rugged hills of Madeira, it prefers wide, open sunny spaces where it can bathe in sunlight and show off its deep lilac-violet spikes of flowers.
The elongated flower stalks, dense with tiny blooms, provide a dazzling display, not just for humans but for bees too, as Echium candicans is renowned as an excellent honey plant. The air around it hums with the activity of pollinators, adding to the vibrancy it brings to any landscape.
Perfect for dry, Mediterranean-like climates, this hardy beauty will thrive with minimal care, provided it has ample sunlight. Standing proud, with a mature height of up to 1 meter, the Pride of Madeira is sure to become the crown jewel of your sunny garden.
Care Instructions:
- Sunlight: Requires full, direct sun for optimal growth.
- Watering: Water moderately; allow the soil to dry between waterings.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
- Maintenance: Little maintenance needed once established, but ensure it’s in a sunny spot to thrive.
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