Viper's Bugloss Seeds for Planting – Echium vulgare Blue Flowering Ornamental Wildflower
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Biennial Leafy Vegetable
- Germination Time 10-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 30-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time Blooms first year in late spring to early summer; persistent blooms in subsequent years
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, pollinator gardens, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide stakes if grown tall; avoid highly fertile soils which may encourage leafier growth over flowering
Description
Viper's Bugloss is a biennial leafy plant that works well in garden beds, borders, pollinator gardens and containers. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and space 30-40 cm apart in full sun with well-drained soil ranging from sandy to loamy. Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged and aim for 15-25°C. Germination takes 10-21 days. Blooms appear first year in late spring to early summer, with persistent blooms in following years; provide stakes if grown tall.