Anchusa azurea is a tall perennial and one of the few flowering plants that produce truly blue blooms. Flowers with buds that start out a light pinkish-lavender eventually turn to a vibrant and pronounced blue shade.

How do you grow Anchusa?

Grow Anchusa azurea in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Stake plants and cut back stems after flowering in early autumn. Root cuttings can be taken from autumn to early winter and clumps divided in early spring, but it will self-seed freely.

Where should I plant Anchusa?

Anchusa are best planted in a moist but well-drained soil of loam, chalk or sand within a neutral, acidic or alkaline PH balance. They are best positioned in an area of full sun or part shade. Anchusa are well suited to flower beds and borders within a cottage or informal garden setting.