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Anagallis monellii Skylover

Common name: Blue Pimpernell

Poor Man’s Weatherglass – a beautiful blue barometer

1 to 5°C
Good for Pollinators

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Anagallis monellii ‘Skylover’ is a stunning tender perennial which, whilst not exactly a measure of atmospheric pressure, is said to open its blooms on sunny days and close them when clouds or rain are pending – hence one of its common names – Poor Man’s Weatherglass. Furthermore, the deep, heavenly blue colour of its blooms is not just exceptional, but also rarely seen and always admired! Flowers provide a spectacular show from June through to October (and in sheltered areas until the first frosts). With a neat, compact habit it is ideal for rockeries or underplanting where it will form wonderfully cushioned, springy mounds. Anagallis monellii ‘Skylover’ also makes a great addition to your containers and hanging baskets where the creeping stems can gently cascade over the edges growing 30-40cm in height and spread. Prefers a site in full sun or partial shade with moist, well-drained soil of any kind. Mostly grown in the UK as an annual, this is a tender (H2), herbaceous perennial. However, it may become more perennial in milder parts of the country if mulched for extra protection.
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Key Information
Latin Name Anagallis monellii 'Skylover'
Common Name Blue Pimpernell
Hardiness H2 (1 to 5°C)
Colour Blue
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.30 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.40
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for hanging baskets Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for groundcover Yes

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