Anagallis tenella - 17 cm aquatic basket

Description
The Bog pimpernel (Anagallis tenella) is a runner-forming, creeping, evergreen perennial that forms pink, star-shaped flowers from June to September. Its roundish leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Bog pimpernel is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * evergreen

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Bog pimpernel are medium green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Bog pimpernel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Runner-forming, creeping.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Bog pimpernel sets beautiful accents together with: Rose cowslip, Bulley's tiered cowslip, juggler's cowslip.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Anagallis tenella forms star-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from June.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, pond edge, herbaceous border