Echium wildpretii Edibles Well suited for Sumner and

Well suited for Sumner and the Port Hills

dry situations

Its branches are densely clothed in short

evergreen plant thrives in both sun and semi-shade

A striking and rarely cultivated New Zealand native

Echium wildpretii Edibles Well suited for Sumner andEchium wildpretii is a striking biennial native to the Canary Islands. In its first season, it forms a dense rosette of narrow, silvery leaves, providing an attractive focal point in the garden. During its second season, the plant produces a dramatic, towering spike of small, funnel shaped coral red flowers, typically in early summer, creating a bold, eye catching display. Hardy and low maintenance, this plant adds both structure and vibrant colour to