The blue diamond has not only conquered the vast steppes of Asia. They now also like to accommodate our gardens. The blue-violet flowering plant delights us and the bee colony with its panicle flowers. What beautiful variants does the trade offer us?
What varieties of blue rue are there?
Popular Blauruute varieties include Blue Spire, Filigree, Little Spire and Lacey Blue. They vary in growth habit, size and flower color, but are all suitable for sunny locations, loose soil and attract bees. Other varieties include Blue Steel, Blue Hazel and Blue Shadow.
Blue Spire
The flowers of this variety have a very aromatic scent, which is why it is often used in scented gardens. But it also enriches heath gardens and steppe gardens because it copes well with drought and sun.
- grows by around 15 to 50 cm annually
- reaches 1 to 1.2 m in height
- Growth width is 40 to 80 cm
- Flowering time is July to October
- lavender blue flower spikes
Tip
This variety can be wonderfully combined with roses and Mediterranean plants.
Filigree
Blue Rue Filigree forms many shoots and therefore appears bushy, although it does not branch heavily. The long flower spikes are a popular landing spot for bees who enjoy the delicious nectar.
- 80 cm to 1.2 m high
- blooms in August and September
- the flowers are lavender blue
- prefers permeable and calcareous soils
Little Spire
This variety is slow growing and remains less than 1 m tall. It is therefore also suitable for container planting. With its dense and compact growth, it can also shine when placed alone.
- gets 70 to 90 cm high
- 30 to 50 cm wide
- blooms from August to October
- Flowers are violet-blue
Lacey Blue
Lacey Blue is a comparatively small growing variety. This opens up completely different possible uses than with other varieties. It grows compact and dense. With its silvery branches it forms a beautiful contrast to the color of the flowers.
- will be about 50 cm high
- Main flowering time is July to August
- has light to dark purple flowers
Tip
Due to its short stature, this variety is also ideal for planting in containers. Since she
hardy, you will benefit from it for longer.
Other varieties
It is also worth getting the varieties Blue Steel, Blue Hazel and Blue Shadow.
