| Botanical name | Anchusa capensis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
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| Categories | |
| Flowers | January August September October November December Popular hybrids include ‘Blue Angel’ and ‘Blue Bird’, which bears clear blue flowers from spring to summer. |
| Common name(s) | Anchusa, Cape forget-me-not |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Foliage is herbaceous. |
| Maintenance | This low maintenance perennial, can be cut back in late autumn. |
| Soil conditions | This adaptable garden plant will grow in most soils. |
| Wildlife attractions | bees |
| Possible problems | Handling the plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow seed in trays or directly and space seedlings 200mm apart. |
Anchusa capensis (Anchusa, Cape forget-me-not)
- Botanical name: Anchusa capensis
- Common name(s): Anchusa, Cape forget-me-not
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
This adaptable garden plant will grow in most soils. Sow seed in trays or directly during autumn or spring. Space seedlings 200mm apart. Popular hybrids include ‘Blue Angel’ and ‘Blue Bird’, which bears clear blue flowers from spring to summer.
Anchusa capensis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January August September October November December Popular hybrids include ‘Blue Angel’ and ‘Blue Bird’, which bears clear blue flowers from spring to summer. 
Foliage is herbaceous.
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