How to Grow and Care for Pride of madeira

Pride of madeira, also known as Giant Viper's Bugloss, Madeira Borage

Pride of madeira is known for its minimal maintenance requirements and resilience, which makes it an easy-care plant suited to many gardens. It's imperative to provide pride of madeira with well-drained soil and ample sunlight to thrive and bloom. Watering needs to be moderate; however, pride of madeira is drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot, which is a special care point for pride of madeira.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Pride of madeira

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	9-11
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Pride of madeira presents as a robust evergreen shrub, reaching heights and spreads of 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) or more. Its long, narrow, gray-green leaves cluster towards the ends of branches. In spring to early summer, pride of madeira displays prominent 20 inch (50 cm) flower stalks adorned with small bluish-purple flowers, featuring reddish stamens. These striking floral displays make pride of madeira an eye-catching addition to gardens, while also attracting pollinators such as honey bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.