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Ruta graveolens Jackmans Blue

Ruta graveolens Jackman's blue
Common Rue

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Very beautiful field of plants.

Sarah P., 30/10/2018

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Value-for-money
A stunning bluish-grey foliage!
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Dry to moist soil. Lovely young plant with grey-blue foliage.  This plant requires regularly pruning to form a beautiful ball shape. Bouquets can be made with the cuttings. This plant is an excellent spider repellent.




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Ruta graveolens Jackmans Blue (Flowering) Flowering
Ruta graveolens Jackmans Blue (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 1 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour blue
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause phototoxic reaction after contact with the skin followed by exposure to sunlight (phytophotodermatitis)

Botanical data

Genus

Ruta

Species

graveolens

Cultivar

Jackman's blue

Family

Rutaceae

Other common names

Common Rue

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting period

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Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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