Pride Of Madeira (Echium Candicans) is a perennial shrub in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A striking evergreen shrub with large blue flower spikes and silvery foliage, native to Madeira.

Pride Of Madeira

Pride Of Madeira

Echium Candicans

A striking evergreen shrub with large blue flower spikes and silvery foliage, native to Madeira.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, pollinator-attractor, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Pride Of Madeira

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Echium