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Gilia capitata

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Gilia
Family: Polemoniaceae

About this plant

G. capitata is an erect annual with 2-pinnate leaves divided into slender segments, and spherical, pincushion-like heads 2-4cm across in summer, composed of tiny lavender-blue flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ in mid-spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersGround CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years