Overview
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is a bushy perennial herbaceous in the genus Anchusa, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5 m tall. Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens. It is native to Southern Europe.
About
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is a bushy cultivar of the Anchusa genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for all garden aspects, including south, west, east, and north-facing positions, provided it is sheltered. This plant prefers moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline and neutral. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well-suited for flower borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces. Propagation can be achieved through seed, root cuttings, or softwood cuttings from young shoots.
About the genus
The genus Anchusa belongs to the borage family (Boraginaceae). It includes about 35 species found growing in Europe, North Africa, South Africa and Western Asia. They are introduced in the United States.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anchusa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial herbaceous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5 m
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Southern Europe
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'
- Propagation
- Seed, Root cuttings, Softwood cuttings from the base of young shoots
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'?
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' need?
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' grow?
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' reaches a height of 1.5 m.
Is Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' hardy in the UK?
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'?
Seed, Root cuttings, Softwood cuttings from the base of young shoots.
