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Echium pininana
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Last year we were given an Echium Pininana by a neighbour, it was about 2ft high - now it is about 16ft plus with lovely mauve petals - the bees love it !
However, I have read that the plant is slightly toxic, and the petals are dropping onto our vegetable growing area.
I am a bit concerned that the petals may contaminate the soil around our food crops !
I am not a serious gardener, and I would welcome any comments regarding my concerns.
However, I have read that the plant is slightly toxic, and the petals are dropping onto our vegetable growing area.
I am a bit concerned that the petals may contaminate the soil around our food crops !
I am not a serious gardener, and I would welcome any comments regarding my concerns.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.