Ruta graveolens 'Jackman's Blue'
rue 'Jackman's Blue'
'Jackman's Blue' is a bushy evergreen shrub with aromatic, broad, blue-grey leaves pinnately divided into rounded segments, and cymes of 4-petalled yellow flowers 2cm across, in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Blue Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Winter | Blue Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ExposedDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Skin contact may cause severe photodermatitis. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Ruta can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or woody-based perennials with aromatic, pinnately lobed leaves and yellow flowers with 4 or 5 fringed petals in terminal clusters
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Will thrive in a hot dry site
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 10 in spring or after flowering
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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