Anagallis monellii 'Skylover'
Compact, bushy, low-growing perennial to 20cm tall, with branching stems bearing opposite mid-green leaves and open, saucer-shaped, blue flowers with purple centres produced on long stalks in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing
- Genus
Anagallis can be annuals or evergreen perennials of creeping habit, with small leaves and solitary, 5-petalled, saucer-shaped flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass grow in gritty, peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light; outdoors grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun and overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse - plant out after the risk of frost has passed
Propagation
Propagate by softwood tip cuttings in spring or early summer; may be short-lived so propagate regularly
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- hanging basket
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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