About
This rounded evergreen subshrub to 30cm in height, with small, narrow, dark green leaves. Flowers funnel-shaped, bright, deep blue, in terminal clusters.
About the genus
Moltkia can be evergreen or deciduous, subshrubs or perennials, with simple, lance-shaped or linear leaves and funnel-shaped or tubular blue, purple or yellow flowers in late spring and early summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk
Soil pHAlkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from winter wet and shelter from cold, dry winds
PruningPruning group 10 after flowering if required
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free