Description
Ground hugging serrated foliage with striking purple blue flowers.
This is a great addition for the alpine rock garden or container with its creeping runners this soon finds its space and fills it with interesting neat foliage and then in late summer starts sending up glorious flowers up to 4cm across that go on till autumn.
Flowering: Summer – Autumn
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 10cm
Spread: 25-40cm
Further information:
This plant is dormant in winter, so don’t panic you haven’t lost it. Once the colder weather arrives this plant will go underground till spring.
Common Name: Royal Bluebell
Life Cycle: Perennial
Family: Campanulaceae
Foliage: elliptic / serrate
Basic Colour: ( blue )
Flower Colour: blue /purple
Natural Flowering: June – August
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 10 cm
Soil Requirements: dry / well-drained / average
Soil ph: acid / alkaline / neutral
Location: border/ containers / for the rock garden
Usage: bee food plant / ground cover
Pruning: leave to set seed
Tolerates: drought tolerant / rabbit resistance
Origin: Australia
Wahlenbergia gloriosa Growing Guide
Climate and Location: sunny climate but can tolerate partial shade. Plant it in a location with well-draining soil.
Soil Preparation: Ensure the soil is well-draining and slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 to 7.0).
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Water at the base to avoid wetting the leaves, which can lead to fungal problems.
Fertilisation: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to promote healthy growth.
Flowers: Produces charming blue flowers, making it an attractive addition to your garden.
By following these guidelines, you can cultivate and enjoy the beauty of Wahlenbergia gloriosa, in your garden.
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looking forward ot seeing flowers later
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Excellent quality plants and excellent customer service. I received all the information I needed prior to selecting my order. Prompt delivery of the plants which were packed with great care.
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Received excellent plants that were well packed just waiting now for them to flower
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Excellent healthy plant
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Looks like a beautiful carpet alpine, but waiting to plant as too cold at present and don’t want to risk losing it as frost threatened. Yet again another really healthy plant which was well packed and arrived in excellent condition. Would definitely recommend this small family run Alpine grower. I have shopped with them for a few years now and they are very reliable.
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I have bought Alpines from D’arcy & Everest usually at various shows, recently i have put a number of orders in via their on-line shop. I have been very pleased with the plants picked for me. I have & will be using their on-line shop again. Cheers Steve Sinnott.
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All plants arrived as healthy specimens that were very carefully packed. Even delicate flowers arrived intact and virtually unscathed, which is really impressive. Thank you so much for growing such healthy and beautiful plants – your passion, skill and care for growing alpines shines through brightly from the gorgeous package of exciting new plants that I received.
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I am a returning customer from quite a few years back. The service I received is still top class, the quality of the plants are still exquisite, my plants have been in situ for less than a month and everyone is growing strong and looking the epitome of health. Well done to all, I thoroughly recommend as the first stop for all alpines and I look forward to returning for more.
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Another well grown plant
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All plants were healthy, well grown specimens. They had been carefully packaged to make sure they arrived in good condition. I would not hesitate to recommend D’Arcy & Everest.
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All plants are healthy, have well established root systems
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All plants were well packed and labelled. Excellent quality plants. Great value. Very pleased.
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Good quality healthy looking plant can’t wait for the flowers.
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All plants were in excellent condition and safely packaged. My first, but definitely won’t be my last , order. The plants are all thriving and even the salvia that was in flower doesn’t even realise it’s been on a journey! Thankyou for your excellent service.
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Just started to flower yesterday- such a pretty colour! Amazing service plants arrived in time, healthy, happy and carefully packaged.
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Every plant was in an excellent condition, securely packaged and now safely planted.
Elaine Allsop (verified owner) –
Ok but may not enjoy full sun and dryer conditions (not sure)