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Isotoma 'Avant-garde Blue'

rock isotome 'Avant-garde Blue'

A compact, well-branched, bushy perennial to about 30cm, with deeply cut foliage. Blue, star-shaped flowers are produced over a long period from late spring into autumn

Synonyms
Laurentia 'Avant-garde Blue'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Blue Green
Autumn Blue Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Campanulaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Isotoma can be annuals or perennials, with pinnately lobed leaves and long-tubed, salver-shaped flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Any well-drained soil in full sun is suitable

Propagation

Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead and trim as required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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