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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Native to the Canary islands, Echium decaisnei is a perennial, shrubby echium with light green leaves and white flowers with pretty pink/blue throats. Like all echiums, the blooms are adored by bees and other pollinators. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed, sunny border or as part of a patio container display.

Grow Echium decaisnei in sheltered, sunny site in well-drained soil or cactus compost. Protect from frost in winter or grow in a container, which you can move indoors in autumn. Be careful when handling, the sap can irritate the skin and the whole plant is toxic if eaten.

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Echium ‘Decaisnei’ and wildlife

Echium ‘Decaisnei’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Echium ‘Decaisnei’ poisonous?

Echium ‘Decaisnei’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
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