The blue diamond has not only conquered the wide steppe of Asia. In the meantime, they also like to accommodate our gardens. The blue-violet flowering plant delights us and the bee colony with its panicles. What nice variants does the trade offer us?
Blue Spire is probably the most popular variety of blue rue
Bluespire
The flowers of this variety smell very aromatic, which is why it is often used for scented gardens. But it also enriches heather gardens and steppe gardens, as it copes well with drought and sun.
- grows by about 15 to 50 cm annually
- reaches 1 to 1.2 m in height
- Growth width is 40 to 80 cm
- Flowering time is July to October
- lavender blue spikes of flowers
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This variety can be wonderfully combined with roses and Mediterranean plants.
filigree
Blue rue filigree forms many shoots and therefore appears bushy, although it does not branch much. The long spikes of flowers are a favorite landing spot for bees that like the delicious nectar.
- 80 cm to 1.2 m high
- blooms in August and September
- the flowers are lavender blue
- prefers permeable and calcareous soils
Little Spire
This variety is slow-growing and stays under 1 m in height overall. It is therefore also suitable for pot planting. With its dense and compact growth, it can also shine in a single position.
- grows 70 to 90 cm high
- 30 to 50 cm wide
- blooms from August to October
- Flowers are violet-blue
Lacey Blue
Lacey Blue is a comparatively short growing variety. This opens up completely different possible uses than with other varieties. It grows compact and dense. With its silvery twigs, it forms a beautiful contrast to the color of the flowers.
- grows to about 50 cm high
- The main flowering period is July to August
- has light to dark purple flowers
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Due to its "short stature", this variety is also ideal for planting in tubs. Since she
is hardy, you will have something of it longer.
More varieties
It's worth adding Blue Steel, Blue Hazel, and Blue Shadow strains as well.