Narrative Description:
Very pretty lilac-blue flowers emerge from purplish buds, before fading to wonderful lilac-white, and finally white. The combination of three ages of flower is intoxicating. Handsome narrow foliage with purple-flushed serrate margins and central vein on leaf reverse. Stems and petioles are deep purple-brown.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun and free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Ideal for the front of borders.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Hardy (H4 -5°C to -10°C)
Habit:
Bushy
Height x Spread / Trail:
30 x 45 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Spring
Summer
Flower Colour:
purple
blue
white
Foliage Colour:
green
purple
Flowering Time:
April - September
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
SCROPHULARIACEAE
Genus:
Parahebe
Cultivar:
Blue Avalanche’
Category:
Alpines
Recommended Pot Sizes:
Pot Spacing:
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
0 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
Feeding Frequency:
Recommended pH:
Growth Regulation PGR:
Temperature During Production:
Temperature During Transport:
Available for Delivery:
N/A
Recommended Sales Window:
N/A
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 37/25 | 47/25 | 05/26 | 15/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
|
50 Plants / Tray |
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
|
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
