Echium candicans – ‘Pride of Madeira’ Live Starter Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Includes 6 Inch Nursery Pot Dramatic Blue Flower Spikes | Evergreen Mounding Shrub | Pollinator Magnet

Add bold Mediterranean beauty to your landscape with Echium candicans ‘Pride of Madeira’, a 4–6 inch tall starter plant shipped in a 6 inch nursery pot. This fast-growing, evergreen subshrub forms a dramatic mound of silvery gray-green foliage and produces towering flower spikes in its blooming season.

In its flowering stage, tall spire-like stalks rise above the foliage bearing dense cylindrical clusters of bluish-purple flowers with striking reddish stamens. Blooming from late spring through summer, these showy spikes attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Mature plants can reach 5–6 feet tall and spread 6–10 feet wide, creating a spectacular focal point in sunny gardens. Excellent for coastal landscapes, drought-tolerant plantings, and Mediterranean-style designs.

Note: In some regions (including parts of Southern California), this plant is considered invasive. Please check local regulations before planting.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Echium candicans ‘Pride of Madeira’ starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches tall
✔️ Shipped in 6 inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Pride of Madeira
Botanical Name: Echium candicans
Plant Type: Evergreen biennial or short-lived perennial subshrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
Watering: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 5–6 feet
Mature Width: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes, when young

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Avoid overwatering. Deadhead spent flower spikes to maintain appearance and manage self-seeding in suitable climates.