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Symphytum azureum
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Blue smeerwortel is real a voorjaarsplant. All in april. The size after 10 years is 60 cm. The flower colour is light blue. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 1.2.3.3

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND. Plants, that in a garden need to be planted close to trees or shrubs. They require shade and prefer a peaty soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a sheltered, shaded place, between or near trees or shrubs, with a cool soil and maybe an hour or so sun a day.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Light shade, possible near a rock garden.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Suckering plant.

Color : felblauw

Flowering period : may - july

Size approx. : 60 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Date taken : 18.02.2014

Other information on the picture : intern gebruik

Family : Boraginaceae


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© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : tuin van Wageningen, Nieuwerkerk

© picture 4 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum

© picture 5 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Trompenburg Tuinen en Arboretum