A truly dramatic garden plant, a close relative of borage, it produces the most spectacular tall flower spikes seemingly from nowhere in summer. Despite its common name of 'Pride of Madeira', it is hardy in the UK down to -5C or so, particularly where it is drier in winter. It is biennial, so needs one cold winter after germination to flower - so these plants will flower in their first year and beyond. Once your echium has established and flowered, it will self-seed prolifically and, unless we have a really harsh winter, you will never have to plant another as you will always have plenty of seedlings! E. candicans will grow to around 1m (3ft) in its first year, then in its second, it produces its magnificent flower - in milder areas the plants keep growing all year around and, after a frost-free winter, you will see enormous flower spikes. Expect flowering spikes in July or later. Although plants are hardy when kept dry, leaves can still be damaged by frost and cold winds, and the cold will kill plants that are in wet ground, so protect plants over winter with fleece or similar product. A common sight in Cornwall as well, Echiums are best grown in very well drained soils, or in large pots with plenty of sand or grit for drainage. When it does grow in spring, keep it well watered between May and August as it grows quickly. Echiums self-seed over a small area, and once these seedlings have germinated and over-wintered, they too may flower away, and a little colony will appear. Truly spectacular and one of the best plants that you can grow to attract pollinating insects into your garden.
<p>Argyranthemum Maderia White has large, daisy-like snow-white blooms which will contrast beautifully with all your other summer flowers. A perfect choice for growing as a focal point on its own in a container or as part of a bedding display. Perfect for attracting wildlife, this variety also makes superb cut flowers for within the home too.</p> <p><ul>These white Argyranthemum plants offer you:<p> <li>Large daisy-like blooms</il> <li>Profuse flowering</il> <li>Compact and vigorous</il> <li>Will attract bees and butterflies</il> <li>Excellent as cut flowers</il> <li>Available in 13cm Pots for quick & easy summer colour</il></ul></p>#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2156820"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2156831"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
<p>Argyranthemum Maderia White has large, daisy-like snow-white blooms which will contrast beautifully with all your other summer flowers. A perfect choice for growing as a focal point on its own in a container or as part of a bedding display. Perfect for attracting wildlife, this variety also makes superb cut flowers for within the home too.</p> <p><ul>These white Argyranthemum plants offer you:<p> <li>Large daisy-like blooms</il> <li>Profuse flowering</il> <li>Compact and vigorous</il> <li>Will attract bees and butterflies</il> <li>Excellent as cut flowers</il> <li>Available in 13cm Pots for quick & easy summer colour</il></ul></p>#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2156820"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B2156831"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
<p>Argyranthemum Madeira Red is an outstanding new addition to our spring range. Blooming continuously from May until the first frosts in the autumn, it boasts a profusion of deep reb daisy flowers which will literally cover the whole plant. Extremely easy-to-grow, it will entice both bees and butterflies to your garden throughout the summer months and is perfect for planting in your border, containers, and cut gardens.</p> <p><ul>These red Argyranthemum plants offer you:<p> <li>Large daisy-like blooms</il> <li>Profuse flowering</il> <li>Compact and vigorous</il> <li>Will attract bees and butterflies</il> <li>Excellent as cut flowers</il> <li>Available in 13cm Pots for quick & easy summer colour</il></ul></p>#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21565A5"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21565B6"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
<p>Argyranthemum Madeira Red is an outstanding new addition to our spring range. Blooming continuously from May until the first frosts in the autumn, it boasts a profusion of deep reb daisy flowers which will literally cover the whole plant. Extremely easy-to-grow, it will entice both bees and butterflies to your garden throughout the summer months and is perfect for planting in your border, containers, and cut gardens.</p> <p><ul>These red Argyranthemum plants offer you:<p> <li>Large daisy-like blooms</il> <li>Profuse flowering</il> <li>Compact and vigorous</il> <li>Will attract bees and butterflies</il> <li>Excellent as cut flowers</il> <li>Available in 13cm Pots for quick & easy summer colour</il></ul></p>#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21565A5"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B21565B6"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
<p>Part of the worlds leading Argyranthemum series Madeira, this variety offers you the most beautiful double flowers in bright shades of pink from May until the first frosts in the autumn. Naturally compact with excellent branching, they are perfect for all your container needs. They will also have the bees and butterflies flocking to your garden throughout the summer months - perfect for any of you looking to make your garden more wildlife-friendly. </p> <p><ul>These Argyranthemum Madiera Pink plants offer you:<p> <li>Large daisy-like blooms</il> <li>Profuse flowering</il> <li>Compact and vigorous</il> <li>Will attract bees and butterflies</il> <li>Excellent as cut flowers</il> <li>Available in 13cm Pots for quick & easy summer colour</il></ul></p>#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B215633B"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B215634C"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}
<p>Part of the worlds leading Argyranthemum series Madeira, this variety offers you the most beautiful double flowers in bright shades of pink from May until the first frosts in the autumn. Naturally compact with excellent branching, they are perfect for all your container needs. They will also have the bees and butterflies flocking to your garden throughout the summer months - perfect for any of you looking to make your garden more wildlife-friendly. </p> <p><ul>These Argyranthemum Madiera Pink plants offer you:<p> <li>Large daisy-like blooms</il> <li>Profuse flowering</il> <li>Compact and vigorous</il> <li>Will attract bees and butterflies</il> <li>Excellent as cut flowers</il> <li>Available in 13cm Pots for quick & easy summer colour</il></ul></p>#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B215633B"]{justify-content: flex-start; display: flex; flex-direction: column; background-position: left top; background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: scroll; border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 10px;}#html-body [data-pb-style="60599B215634C"]{border-style: none; border-width: 1px; border-radius: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;}