Viper's Bugloss / Echium vulgare

Position: Flower border

Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug

Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade

Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand

Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)

Drainage: Well drained

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

Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)

Drought tolerant: yes, once established

Fully hardened off, autumn-sown plants are supplied in 8oz pots in early to mid 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.