Otacanthus Azureus 'Atlantis'
Brazilian Snapdragon
Otacanthus azureus is a compact shrub with mint scented foliage. It is heat tolerant and ideal for borders or containers and can even be used as a houseplant. It produces bright blue snapdragon-like flowers which are good for cutting. It is in bloom from spring lasting most of the year, often well into winter.
Contributed by @OICANALP
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Brazilian Snapdragon
Latin name
Otacanthus Azureus 'Atlantis'
type
Flowering plant
family
Plantaginaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.60 M
Otacanthus Azureus 'Atlantis'
Otacanthus azureus is a compact shrub with mint scented foliage. It is heat tolerant and ideal for borders or containers and can even be used as a houseplant. It produces bright blue snapdragon-like flowers which are good for cutting. It is in bloom from spring lasting most of the year, often well into winter.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Best when mass planted to provide a wall of summer colour. Needs a moist but well drained soil and should be planted in a sunny position. Stems can be battered and broken by strong wind so will either need supporting with canes when mature or the protection of a wall or fence, but do not deprive them of sunlight. Can also be planted in pots for patio or as a houseplant.
OICANALP