Lycianthes ran. 'Blue Fountain'

Lycianthes ran. 'Blue Fountain' is a semi-evergreen shrub valued for its long season of rich blue, yellow-eyed blooms from summer into autumn. In Ireland it does best in full sun and a warm, sheltered position—ideal against a south- or west-facing wall or grown in a container that can be moved to protection in cold weather. Provide moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. This selection offers a vibrant display over many months when sited in good light and sheltered from frost.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun; warm, sheltered site

Rate of Growth: Moderate

Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained

Hardiness: Half hardy (H3); protect from frost

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Plant at a Glance