Ballota pseud. 'Compact Form' - P9

Description
False dittany 'Compact Form' (Ballota pseudodictamnus) is a clump-forming perennial with decorative, rounded, hairy, grey-green leaves. From June to July, it bears pink flowers arranged in whorls, which give off a pleasant scent. In a sunny position with calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 cm and spreads to around 60 cm.

Bulletpoints
* attractive foliage * the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * looks lovely in a pot

Leaves
High ornamental value for its foliage. The deciduous leaves of the False dittany 'Compact Form' are grey-green, rounded and hairy.

Spread
North America.

Growth
Nest-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Tasks
Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Ballota pseudodictamnus 'Compact Form' forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in whorls from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Containers, rockeries, bee gardens, natural gardens, scented gardens