Overview
Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' is a spreading branched herbaceous perennial in the genus Anchusa, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Anchusa genus, known for its spreading branched habit and deciduous, hairy foliage. Like other Anchusa plants, it produces clusters of tubular blue flowers, typically in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for wildlife gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, it is hardy in the UK (H5) and can be propagated by seed, root cuttings, or softwood cuttings.
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, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory'
- Propagation
- Seed, Root cuttings, Softwood cuttings from the base of young shoots
- Pest resistance
- Leaf-mining flies
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory'?
Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' need?
Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' 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.
Is Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' hardy in the UK?
Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Anchusa azurea 'Morning Glory'?
Seed, Root cuttings, Softwood cuttings from the base of young shoots.
More in the Anchusa genus
- Anchusa azureagarden anchusa
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- Anchusa officinalis
