Tall Flower Spikes
Produces impressive cone-shaped flower clusters covered with numerous small blue to violet blooms.
Pride of Madeira Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Pride of Madeira Seeds
Pride of Madeira, botanically known as Echium candicans, is a striking ornamental flowering shrub native to Madeira. It is admired for its tall, cone-shaped flower spikes covered with small blue to violet flowers and its attractive silvery-green foliage. This evergreen perennial creates a dramatic display in coastal gardens, Mediterranean landscapes, and ornamental borders. It is particularly valued for attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Pride of Madeira grows best in sunny locations with well-drained soil and a mild climate.
Blue-Violet Flowers
Pollinator Friendly
Evergreen Shrub
Mediterranean Garden Plant
Key Features
Silvery-Green Foliage
Features attractive elongated leaves with a soft, silvery appearance that adds texture to garden landscapes.
Pollinator Attraction
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to outdoor gardens.
Drought-Tolerant Growth
Once established, this ornamental shrub tolerates relatively dry conditions and prefers well-drained soil.
Product Highlights
Botanical name Echium candicans
Blue to violet flower spikes
Attractive silvery-green foliage
Evergreen ornamental shrub
Popular Mediterranean garden plant
Attracts bees and butterflies
Prefers full sunlight
Thrives in well-drained soil
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Echium candicans |
| Common Name | Pride of Madeira; Madeira Bugloss |
| Plant Family | Boraginaceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flowering Shrub Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Evergreen, branching perennial shrub |
| Flower Color | Blue to violet, with reddish-purple tones in some flower stages |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 9–10; climate and winter conditions affect suitability |
| Planting Season | Spring is generally suitable after frost risk has passed |
| Seed Starting | Sow on the surface or lightly cover with a thin layer of growing medium according to supplier instructions |
| Germination Time | Approximately 2–4 weeks under suitable conditions; may vary |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering during establishment; reduce watering once established |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 5–8 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 4–6 feet apart to allow mature plants room to develop |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select fresh Pride of Madeira seeds and prepare a suitable seed-starting container. Use a light, well-draining seed-starting mixture to support healthy germination.
Select fresh Pride of Madeira seeds and prepare a suitable seed-starting container. Use a light, well-draining seed-starting mixture to support healthy germination.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds on the surface of the growing medium or cover them very lightly. Provide gentle moisture without washing the seeds away.
Sow the seeds on the surface of the growing medium or cover them very lightly. Provide gentle moisture without washing the seeds away.
Step 3: Provide Suitable Conditions
Place the container in a bright location with suitable warmth. Maintain consistent moisture while avoiding excessive watering and waterlogged soil.
Place the container in a bright location with suitable warmth. Maintain consistent moisture while avoiding excessive watering and waterlogged soil.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop sufficiently, transplant them carefully into individual pots or a sunny garden location with well-drained soil. Allow enough space for mature growth.
Once seedlings develop sufficiently, transplant them carefully into individual pots or a sunny garden location with well-drained soil. Allow enough space for mature growth.
Step 5: Maintain Established Plants
Provide full sunlight and moderate watering while the plant establishes. Reduce watering once mature, avoid poorly drained locations, and remove spent flower spikes when appropriate.
Provide full sunlight and moderate watering while the plant establishes. Reduce watering once mature, avoid poorly drained locations, and remove spent flower spikes when appropriate.
Bring Mediterranean Beauty with Pride of Madeira
Pride of Madeira adds spectacular blue-violet flower spikes and attractive silvery-green foliage to sunny garden spaces. Its impressive flowering display and ability to attract pollinators make it an excellent choice for suitable coastal, Mediterranean, and drought-tolerant landscapes. Grow this beautiful ornamental shrub in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Pride of Madeira seed germination, flowering season, and growing requirements.
How do you grow Pride of Madeira from seeds?
Start Pride of Madeira seeds in a well-draining seed-starting mixture. Sow them on the surface or cover them lightly according to the supplier's instructions. Keep the growing medium lightly moist and provide bright light and suitable warmth. Transplant established seedlings into a sunny location with well-drained soil.
When does Pride of Madeira bloom?
Pride of Madeira generally blooms during spring and early summer, although flowering time can vary depending on the local climate and growing conditions. Mature plants produce tall, eye-catching spikes covered with blue to violet flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
Can Pride of Madeira grow in pots, and how much sunlight does it need?
Yes, Pride of Madeira can be grown in large containers with adequate drainage. Choose a spacious pot and use a well-draining growing medium. It performs best in full sunlight, generally requiring around 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Avoid overwatering and provide enough room for its mature size.