Prized for deep intense blue flowers. Anchusa Dropmore is a clump-forming perennial which features forget-me-not-like flowers. This Mediterranean native blooms with upright spikes starting in May. Eye catching blue blooms make a nice addition to the perennial border, large container plantings, mass plantings, and edging fence lines.
General Information:
Anchusa are best suited to hot dry sites. Blooms over a long period in the summer. Likes a well drained soil. Dislikes humidity. Remove spent flower stems for further bloom. Easy to grow.
Plant Care:
Cutting back hard (to a couple inches) in midsummer after flowering will cause fresh foliage. Divide in spring after 2nd year to prolong life of clump. Seeds nicely so watch for new seedlings around parent plant. Consistent moisture is beneficial. Can cut off any dead top growth if needed in fall.
