Eupatorium cannabinum - P13

Eupatorium cannabinum - P13

Description
The Hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) is a clump-forming perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July to September. Its pinnate, toothed leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm. The Hemp agrimony is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hemp agrimonys are medium green, pinnate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Hemp agrimony has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-forming.

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

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

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.

Planting partner
The Hemp agrimony sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese marsh iris, meadowsweet, garden loosestrife, marsh sedge.

Tasks
Cut back: In the period from February to March.

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 roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Eupatorium cannabinum forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, medicine, rock garden, bee pasture, pond edge

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Eupatorium cannabinum - P13
Specifications
  • Article number
    500
  • EAN code
    EUCANNAB-2P13
  • Latin name
    Eupatorium cannabinum
  • catalog
    Landscape shop