About
A cheerful annual, reaching 30-80cm, with compact form. It bears masses of blooms in blue. 'Midget Blue' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Exacum can be annuals, biennials or erennials, with simple, paired leaves and fragrant, saucer-shaped, purple, blue, white or pink flowers with five petals and prominent stamens
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers
Care notes
CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould