In its first year, it forms a large basal rosette, up to 3 ft. across (90 cm), of lance-shaped, silver-hairy leaves. Then its second year, it sends up a huge spike packed with flowers in summer.

How long do Echiums take to flower?

Most Echium will take two or three years from seed to flowering. Sow seed and pot on plants each year for a display of flowers every summer.

Do Echiums flower every year?

Echium World supplies second year Echium Pininana plants that may flower the following year (May /June) depending on conditions, and are ready to plant when they arrive depending on weather conditions. In the second year they will make a large crown up to one metre across of large leaves.