A tender perennial that's often grown as a bedding plant, with a compact growing habit and mid-green leaves. Scented pale purple-blue flowers with a white eye appear in spring and summer
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grows best in moist ,fertile soil in full sun, although it will tolerate light shade. Flowering stops in dry weather unless watered freely
Propagate by seed, or take softwood cuttings from the ends of non-flowering shoots in late summer and overwinter in frost-free conditions or take softwood cuttings in spring
Pinch out growing tips to produce bushy plants, and trim off flowering shoots when initial flowering is finished to promote more flowers
May be susceptible to aphids but generally pest free
May be susceptible to foot and root rots in wet soils but generally disease-free