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Annual BiennialConservatory GreenhouseHerbaceous Perennial

Elettariopsis

An evergreen biennial or short lived perennial producing rosettes of lance-shaped, prominently veined, 20cm long leaves with soft, white hairs. Upright, leafy, flowering stems reach up to 2.5m, topped with cylindrical flowerheads densely packed with white, blueish-white, or deep purple-blue flowers, mainly in spring and summer

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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Purple White Green Grey Silver
Summer Blue Purple White Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Zingiberaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Columnar upright
Potentially harmful
Skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in full light, or overwinter rosettes in a frost-free greenhouse and move outdoors in summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs or glasshouse whitefly and glasshouse red spider mite under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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