Anchusa azurea 'Lodden Royalist'

Also Known As

Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'
Alkanet
Bugloss
Italian Bugloss
Loddon Royalist Italian Alkanet

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Anchusa azurea 'Lodden Royalist' plant details

Anchusa azurea 'Lodden Royalist' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anchusa azurea 'Lodden Royalist'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, mass-planting

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anchusa azurea 'Lodden Royalist'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Anchusa 'Loddon Royalist' is a borage relative with royal blue flowers for hot sunny gardens. Tiers of intense deep blue flowers hang from the upright stems of this Mediterranean perennial for a very long bloom period, from spring through summer. Plant in sun in deep, rich, well-drained soil with good watering but where conditions are not too wet in the winter. Will self-sow.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Royal-blue sprays of flowers in late spring and early summer are loved by bees and butterflies. Deadhead to encourage rebloom. 2' tall, clumping.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Bugloss. This is a selection from Lodden Nurseries in England with intense gentian blue flowers to 3/4" across with a central white ring. A blue with few rivals in the garden. This is best in a sandy well drained soil as heavier clay or rich compost can rot the crown. Cut back hard after blooming.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Gardening facts about Anchusa azurea 'Lodden Royalist' plant

How to Grow Anchusa azurea 'Lodden Royalist'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous