Summer forget-me-not - Anchusa capensis
b230 (Anchusa capensis)
Compact, sun-loving plant which flowers in summer with countless gentian-blue, shiny blossoms. Very beautiful in balcony boxes or tubs. Continually deadhead to extend the flowering time. Will grow to about 20 cm high. Self-seeding in good locations.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | biennial |
|---|---|
| Comment | can be grown in containers, too; good for pollinators |
| Anchusa capensis | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 20-25 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 20-25 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.5 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.