Echium 'Mr. Happy'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15'
W: 3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Echium 'Mr. Happy' plant details

Echium 'Mr. Happy' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Echium 'Mr. Happy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 15 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Echium 'Mr. Happy'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Now this is what I call a “studly” focal point! Mr. Happy’s um, spire, reaches an impressive 15’ tall & 20” across, with a 3’ bulbous base above large, velvety, silver-green rosettes. He’s an incredibly rare hybrid of Echium wildprettii & E. pininana, good for more than just quickie thrills, he’s covered in an incredible mass of pink blooms with long, sparkly stamens from MAY to SEPTEMBER! Blooming in his 2nd and 3rd year (if cut back), he’s drought tolerant, fast growing AND deer and snail resistant. Easy! Attracts hummers, bees and admiration – I think every front yard needs one! Rich, well drained soil for best, hee-hee … performance!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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Gardening facts about Echium 'Mr. Happy' plant

How to Grow Echium 'Mr. Happy'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy