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hedgehog broom

Erinacea anthyllis

Genus: Erinacea
Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: blue broom, branch thorn, hedgehog plant, rushy kidney vetch

About this plant

E. anthyllis is a dwarf shrub forming a dense hummock to 30cm in height, with very sparse, small leaves. Flowers 2cm in length, purplish-blue, in small clusters from late spring to early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Clay

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in deep, gritty, very well-drained soil in full sun. Long-lived and slow-growing

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in an open frame in autumn. Propagate by rooting semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer

Pests

Prone to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side BordersLow Maintenance

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years