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Anchusa capensis is a hardy biennial with striking deep-blue flowers on knee-high stems. This versatile plant is perfect for adding vibrant color to flower beds, borders, and containers. Its upright form is ideal for the back of borders and filling gaps between paving stones. Native to much of South Africa's driest regions, it thrives at elevations from sea level all the way to 10,000 feet.
Although each plant may only live two or three years, allowing stems to go to seed ensures new plants will grow around it to create a lasting display. This is the perfect mixer for the perennial border and can self-sow moderately to make a considerable statement in time. It needs a good loam to grow well, and grows in amended sandy or clay soils. It needs some consistent irrigation in the heat of summer, in full sun, or hot exposures. Cut back after blooming if you want to prevent unwanted seedlings. Good drainage essential - does not like soggy winter conditions. Remove spent flowers in early July to encourage longer blooming.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.
