Nolana 'Bluebird'
The Nolana 'Bluebird' (Nolana paradoxa 'Bluebird')
is a frost hardy perennial evergreen succulent with blue flowers in early Summer, late Spring and mid Spring. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are trumpet shaped. It has high drought tolerance.
Care and maintenance
[edit]Because of its fast growth can be grown as a annual in colder areas.
Growth
This is a rounded plant and has a mat forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.3m / 11.8in and spread of 0.6m / 2ft. It can take 4-5 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves. They are spatulate in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Uses
City courtyard garden, coastal/seaside suitable, conservatory, container plant, drought resistant, gravel, ground cover, mediterranean and hanging basket.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include seed.
Origin
Chile.
-6°C / 21.2F 4-5 years 0.3m / 11.8in 0.6m / 2ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Nolana |
| Specific epithet ? | paradoxa |
| Common names |
|---|
| Nolana 'Bluebird' (Ireland) |
References [edit] ?
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