A tender perennial that's often grown as a bedding plant, with a compact growing habit. Leaves are mid-green and scented flowers are blue to pale purple white with a yellow eye, appearing from spring to 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