Lycianthes rantonnetii ‘Blue Fountain’

Lycianthes rantonnetii ‘Blue Fountain’ is an ornamental shrub with an elegant appearance and very decorative flowering, valued for its violet-blue flowers with a bright yellow center, creating a striking and attractive contrast. With a dense, well-branched habit and abundant flowering in the warm season, this plant is ideal for terraces, balconies, large planters, or decorative gardens in sheltered areas. Its slightly exotic look and intense coloring make it an excellent choice for those who want a spectacular plant with a strong presence in summer arrangements.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Family: Solanaceae
• Plant type: ornamental shrub valued for its flowers
• Habit: compact to slightly arching, densely branched, with an elegant appearance
• Leaves: green, oval to lance-shaped, with a fine and decorative look
• Flowers: numerous, in shades of violet-blue, with a bright yellow center, very decorative
• Flowering: abundant in the warm season, usually from late spring to autumn under good conditions
• Overall appearance: dense, colorful, and elegant, suitable for Mediterranean-style decor or bright terraces

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers full sun or very bright locations; flowering is more abundant in well-sunny areas
• Watering: moderate; water regularly during the warm season, allowing the substrate to dry slightly on the surface between waterings
• Substrate: fertile, well-drained, loose, suitable for plants with abundant flowering
• Humidity: prefers a moderate humidity level, without water stagnation at the roots
• Temperature: optimal growth range: approximately 18-30°C
• Maintenance: light pruning is recommended to maintain a compact habit and stimulate branching; in Romania, it is safest grown in pots or in very sheltered places

✨ What makes it special:

• stands out with its violet-blue flowers with a bright yellow center, very bright and decorative
• has abundant flowering, offering a rich and colorful effect over a long period
• brings an elegant and slightly exotic air to the garden, terrace, or balcony
• ideal for large pots, planters, and sunny spaces, where it can quickly become a focal point
• integrates beautifully into Mediterranean, romantic, or colorful decor

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

For balanced growth and abundant flowering, use a fertile, well-drained substrate and place the plant in a very bright location. Regular fertilization during the growing period can support continuous bud and flower formation.

Frost resistance: low; in Romania, it is not considered reliably hardy outdoors over winter. It generally requires serious protection at low temperatures, and when potted, it should be overwintered in a bright space protected from frost.

The decorative pot is not included in the price.

📌 Note: Depending on the season, the plant may be delivered with or without flowers, and the length of shoots, degree of branching, and plant volume may vary. After transport, some flowers, buds, or growing tips may show slight signs of handling or minor superficial dehydration. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant’s viability.

Height including pot 70 cm