Description
Lythrum salicaria Robert is closely related to a European wildflower which makes it exceptionally valuable for pollinating insects. With its nearly 1m tall spikes of bright pink flowers in summer it looks stunning in a cottage garden or border.
The stems are quite woody but we find it’s best to cut them down low in spring which encourages healthy, strong shoots from the roots & base of the plant. The lance shaped green leaves are held in opposite pairs on the stems which terminate in the bright flower spikes.
More Details:
Family: Lythraceae
Syn: Lythrum Robert
Common Name: Purple Loosestrife
Native: Europe, temperate Asia and northwest Africa
Height x Spread: 100cm x 50cm (39″ x 19″)
Soil Type: Fertile, Humus rich, Poorly Drained / Moisture retentive
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect: Sunny
UK Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Time: June – September
Flower Colour: Pink
Foliage Colour: Green
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially with protection from the hardest frosts. If grown in pots it is recommended to place in a sheltered position for the winter.
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