Overview
Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' is a columnar upright annual biennial in the genus Echium, part of the Boraginaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include borders, containers, meadows and conservatories.
About
Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' is a biennial cultivar of the Echium genus, which includes a range of annuals, biennials, perennials, and shrubs with coarsely hairy leaves. This cultivar has an upright, columnar habit and evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, producing funnel-shaped flowers in dense spikes. Suitable for borders, containers, meadows, and conservatories, it is hardy to UK zone H1c and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Echium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, meadows, conservatories
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood'
- Propagation
- Seed, semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, whitefly, red spider mite
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood'?
Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' need?
Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' hardy in the UK?
Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Echium vulgare 'Devil's Blood'?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
