Common Bugloss / Anchusa officinalis

Position: Flower border

Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct

Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade

Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand

Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes

Drainage: Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)

Life cycle: Biennial (flowers in its second year and then dies)

Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)

Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)

Fully hardened off plants are supplied in 12-16oz pots in spring.

All plants are delivered by bicycle within Bristol within five working days (unless otherwise stated). The standard delivery charge is £5 per order, or £2.50 for addresses in BS7. Free delivery for orders over £30.