Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate' - P9

Description
The Swamp milkweed 'Soulmate' (Asclepias incarnata) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces pink-coloured, star-shaped flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance from June to August. Decorative fruits develop from the flowers in September. Its linear leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 90 cm. The Swamp milkweed 'Soulmate' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Swamp milkweed 'Soulmate' are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Swamp milkweed 'Soulmate' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Flower
Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate' forms star-shaped, pink-coloured flowers arranged in umbels from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Fruit
The fruits of Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, pond edge, natural garden