Re: Echium handiensis and Eucomis alba Questions
Nan Sterman wrote:
> Can anyone tell me how large Echium handiensis grows and the color of
> the flower?
>
> Also, how drought tolerant is Eucomis alba?
>
> Thank you
>
> Nan in San Diego where we actually had some rain yesterday and are
> praying for the "big storm" that is rumored to hit tomorrow. It has
> been DRYYYY!
Hi Nan,
YESSSS! Real rain! Not just spit.
I grow Echium handiensis and I know a few gardens where it grows as
well. It is indeed low (to maybe 2.5 to 3ft..) but spreads wide to 4
ft. or so. It is coming into bloom now and the color is true blue.
Flower heads are only about 4" across and full of stamens so they look
fuzzy . Love it!
Advice: Grow it in +full+ sun. Mine got shaded out on the back side by
the melianthus so has none!
In one Pasadena garden: Too much filtered shade, so it
spreads wide and leggy - still blooms
In Capistrano Beach: Full sun; compact growth and bloom.
Great!
Know nothing about the eucomis. Jan
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Sunset zone : 19
USDA zone : 10
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