Description
(Nierembergia caerulea violacea ‘Purple Robe’)
SPECIAL QUALITIES
A mounding perennial that is easy to grow and forms an eye catching border.
FLOWERS
Masses of purple cup flowers on short stems from mid summer to mid autumn.
POSITION & USES
Plant in the front of a perennial or herb garden or as a border to a driveway in full sun in a general soil.
CULTIVATION
Remove spent flower heads to prevent self seeding and prune in late autumn.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed from spring to late autumn will keep it looking its best.
WATER RATING
- Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
- Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
- Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.
Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.
CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten.
Herb Attributes
Plants Needed per Square Metre | 9 |
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Habit | A low growing mounding shrub. |
Position | Full Sun to Part Shade, Light Frost. |
Height | 30CM |
Width | 40CM |