Overview

Anchusa barrelieri is a plant with a spreading branched habit in the genus Cynoglottis, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Anchusa barrelieri 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

Cynoglottis barrelieri, Barrelier's bugloss or false alkanet, is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is a perennial native to southeastern Europe, Crimea, Turkey, Lebanon, and Syria.

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About the genus

Cynoglottis is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Boraginaceae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cynoglottis

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, 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

H5

Plant details

Anchusa barrelieri size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Anchusa barrelieri

Propagation

Seed, root cuttings, softwood cuttings from base of young shoots

Pest resistance

Leaf-mining flies

Disease resistance

Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions