Berkheya purp. 'Silver Spike' - P9

Description
The Südafrikanische Purpurdistel 'Silver Spike' (Berkheya purpurea) is an upright perennial that produces light purple, basket-shaped flowers from July to August. Its lanceolate, toothed leaves are silvery in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Südafrikanische Purpurdistel 'Silver Spike' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Südafrikanische Purpurdistel 'Silver Spike' are silvery, lanceolate and toothed.

Spread
South Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Südafrikanische Purpurdistel 'Silver Spike' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Tasks
Sow in trays or seed trays: In the period from February to June.

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

Flower
Berkheya purpurea 'Silver Spike' forms basket-shaped, light lilac-coloured flowers from July. These grow to about 6 - 8 cm in size.

Use
Cut, solitary, bee pasture