How to grow Tower Of Jewels

Echium wildpretii

Echium is biennial and it will die after flowering

Growing Tower of Jewels from seed

Use gritty compost, to keep the seeds well drained

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Tower of Jewels

Pot the seedling on during its first summer and protect under glass for the first winter. It requires adequate water in its growing period but a dry atmosphere to prevent rot.
When danger of frost has passed plant out into its final flowering position, choosing a well drained, sheltered and sunny spot.

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 2°C / 36°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tower of Jewels is a tender plant.

How long does Tower of Jewels take to grow?

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Tower of Jewels Folklore & Trivia

Grows naturally in Tenerife and La Palma

Other names for Tower of Jewels

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