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blue pimpernel

Anagallis monellii

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Anagallis
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

A low-growing perennial with trailing stems bearing dark green ovate leaves, and deep blue, bowl-shaped flowers from early summer to autumn. Often grown as an annual

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring

Pests

May be attacked by aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years