Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. This plant grows to 18 inches tall with dark blue, blue violet and violet lavender flowers.
It can be used either as 'filler' or as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, depending on the height and form of the other plants used in the container planting. Browallia, (amethyst flower, bush violet) is hardy to zone 8A, otherwise use as an annual. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.īlue Bells Amethyst Flower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor containers and hanging baskets. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. This plant does best in partial shade to shade. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat. Although it's not a true annual, this fast-growing plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. Item : 600569 Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days. Amethyst Flower Seeds (Browallia americana) 4.95.
Approximately 25-30 browallia seeds per packet. It has no significant negative characteristics.īlue Bells Amethyst Flower is recommended for the following landscape applications īlue Bells Amethyst Flower will grow to be about 22 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 14 inches. Amethyst Flower (Browalia americana), or Bush Violet, will produce an airy mass of tiny, amethyst-blue flowers throughout the summer in garden beds or containers. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage. Its pointy leaves remain green in colour throughout the season.īlue Bells Amethyst Flower is a dense herbaceous annual with a mounded form.
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