Eupatorium 'Baby Joe' - P9

Description
The Hemp agrimony 'Baby Joe'® (Eupatorium fistulosum) is an upright, compact perennial that produces pink flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Hemp agrimony 'Baby Joe'® is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Eupatorium maculatum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Frost hardiness
The Hemp agrimony 'Baby Joe'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, compact.

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

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is 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
Eupatorium fistulosum 'Baby Joe'® forms pink flowers arranged in umbels from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, medicine, rock garden, solitary, bee pasture