Details
'Empire Blue' is a large deciduous shrub with arching branches and lance-shaped leaves, white beneath. Flowers scented, violet-blue in elongated panicles at ends of current year's growth
HardinessH6 - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
Aspect
South-facing or East-facing or West-facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
MoistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
SoilSand, Clay, Chalk, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Size
Ultimate height 2.5-4 metresUltimate spread 2.5-4 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
How to care
Pruning
Pruning group 6
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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