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Blue Flower Shrub (Barleria Obtusa Blue)
Barleria Obtusa Blue
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Add a splash of blue colour to your garden with Blue Flower Shrub, a reliable deciduous shrub that blooms in spring. It reaches a compact size of 3 ft, thrives in partial sun, needs regular watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Plant Characteristics
Botanical Name
Barleria Obtusa Blue
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Flower Colour
Blue
Plant Type
Shrub
Mature Height
3 ft
Description
Blue Flower Shrub (Barleria Obtusa Blue) is a distinguished deciduous shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its blue flowers that appear in spring, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This moderate-growing deciduous plant reaches up to 3 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Partial Sun
- Watering: High: water regularly, keeping soil consistently moist
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
- Propagation: Semi-Hardwood Cuttings, Seed
How to Propagate Blue Flower Shrub
Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings or seed.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant handles moderate heat and adapts well to most Pakistani climates with basic care. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Moderate
- Drought Tolerance: No, requires consistent moisture
Why Choose Blue Flower Shrub?
Blue Flower Shrub is a versatile and rewarding addition to any garden, valued for its ornamental beauty and adaptability to local conditions.
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Blue
- Foliage Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Sun
- Water Requirements
- High
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Placement
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Purpose
- Decorative
- Heat Tolerance
- Moderate
- Drought Tolerance
- No
Where Blue Flower Shrub grows in Pakistan
Well-suited to these cities
BahawalpurFaisalabadGujranwalaHyderabadIslamabadKarachiLahoreMardanMultanPeshawarRahim Yar KhanRawalpindiSialkotSukkur
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I worry about Blue Flower Shrub toxicity with kids or pets at home?
While Blue Flower Shrub is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How much water does Blue Flower Shrub need during Pakistani summers?
Blue Flower Shrub prefers consistently moist soil. Water every 2-3 days during summer and weekly in winter. Ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Does Blue Flower Shrub need regular trimming or pruning?
Light pruning of Blue Flower Shrub after the blooming season helps maintain shape and encourages fresh growth. Since it blooms in spring, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
How long does the flowering season of Blue Flower Shrub last?
Blue Flower Shrub blooms in spring, producing blue flowers. In Pakistan, this typically means February through April, when temperatures begin to warm up.
Can Blue Flower Shrub tolerate the intense summer sun in Lahore and Karachi?
Blue Flower Shrub grows best in partial sun. Avoid placing it in harsh, direct afternoon sun during Pakistani summers as the leaves may scorch.
Buy Blue Flower Shrub online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
